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Practice
Description:
One of the most unifying truths is that we all
seek to live our lives in relative peace. We deserve this – a
peaceful and satisfying life. And yet, for many of us, this peace is
elusive. Past experiences, health concerns, and feelings of
isolation because of unsupportive
social norms or a lack of positive relationships can make our
realization of our desired life feel impossible.
Counseling is an avenue for exploration, clarity in values and
desires, and a safe place of committed support. Together, we can
find and strengthen your innate ability to move beyond the obstacles
that stand in the way of your peaceful and good life. Inside of the
sacred place we create together, there is safety in stretching your
ideas, trying new tools and finding your own best toolkit for
bringing your peaceful life forward.
My clinical passions and experience include creating a safe and
welcoming space to explore all aspects of trauma, sexuality, living
with chronic pain, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Traumatic experiences can cause depression, anxiety, low
self-esteem, and much more. It is an honor to support clients
through the process of healing. I utilize EMDR psychotherapy in
helping clients explore and make peace with the impact of trauma.
I have experience working with individuals and groups who are
questioning, gay, lesbian, transgender, or simply don’t fit neatly
into this culture’s sexual and gender norms. Issues we address
include, but are not limited to, societal pressures,
self-acceptance, self-esteem, coming out, and sexual safety.
Sessions include resource building, self-awareness and acceptance,
and self-care.
I utilize the knowledge I gained as a licensed massage therapist in
working with clients living with chronic pain. Through mental health
support and mind-body awareness, clients may live with and even
thrive in spite of their pain. Clients have an opportunity to learn
stress reduction and self-soothing techniques, pain management, and
address past traumas that may increase painful responses.
Many of us remember the struggles and confusion of adolescence. It
is a privilege for me to work with youth as they navigate through
this challenging and exciting time.
My commitment in the counseling relationship is to provide a safe
place for self-expression, focused and thoughtful listening, and
compassion. My doors are wide open for all life experiences,
including lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, and questioning
clients, clients from varying ethnicities and race, religion,
socio-economic, age, body shape, size, and ability.
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