Who I Work With
I work with individuals from all walks of life, embracing the diversity of age, race, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or telehealth counseling, I am here to support you on your journey towards growth and healing.
Over the years, I have developed experience and a deep understanding of various challenges that people face. Here are some of the areas I offer support in:
- Depression: Helping you navigate through feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in daily activities (and more).
- Anxiety & Phobias: Supporting you in managing overwhelming fears, worries, and anxiety-related disorders.
- Chronic Pain / Pain Management: Offering tools to cope with persistent pain, improving your quality of life.
- Hearing Loss / Tinnitus: Providing empathetic support and strategies for living with hearing impairments.
- Bereavement / Grief: Guiding you through the grieving process with compassion and understanding.
- Adoption / Foster-Care: Offering support for those navigating the complexities of being adopted and/or were in foster care, as well as for those who are looking to adopt or become foster parents.
- Adults with ADHD: Assisting in managing symptoms and finding ways to thrive with ADHD.
- Acculturation / Multigenerational Issues: Addressing challenges related to cultural identity, integration, and intergenerational dynamics.
- Burn-out (Activism/Educator/Corporate/other): Helping you recover from burnout and rediscover your passion and purpose.
- Highly Sensitive People (HSP): Offering a safe space to explore and embrace your sensitivity as a strength.
- Existential Issues: Supporting you in finding meaning, purpose, and direction in life.
- Difficulty with Transitions: Helping you navigate life's changes with resilience and grace.
- Relationship Issues / Configuration: Working with you to improve communication, intimacy, and connection in relationships.
- Stress Management: Providing strategies to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
- Difficulties with Self-Esteem: Empowering you to build a healthier self-image and confidence.
- Trauma: Offereing trauma-informed care for PTSD, Complex Developmental Trauma, Transgenerational Trauma, and Vicarious Trauma.
- Sexual Assualt / Harassment: Providing a safe and supportive environment for healing from sexual trauma.
- Boundary Issues/Settings: Supporting you at your own pace in establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries in both relationships and life.
- Anger Management: Supporting you in understanding and managing anger constructively.
- Women's Issues: Addressing unique challenges faced by women, from societal pressures to personal empowerment.
Individual Therapy for You
Individual therapy is a deeply personal journey, focused enterely on you. Our sessions, typically lasting 45-50 minutes, are tailored to your unique needs and goals. The frequency of appointments will depend on yoru specific treatment plan, and regular attendence is encouraged for the most effective progress towards your work.
I'll Help You Discover
- How to listen and trust your wise-self --spirit.
- What within you desires expression.
- The longings that you wish to bring to life.
- How to infuse your life, relationships, and work with compassion and love.
- Your unique personal mission statement for your life.
- Confidence and compassion for yourself.
- A renewed zest for life.
Together We Can Work On
- Chronic pain, pain and stress management, and overall well-being.
- Addressing depression, anxiety, phobias, fear of the unknown or difficulty stepping out of comfort zones, and feelings of guilt or shame.
- How to reframe procrastination and self-sabotage differently to overcome them.
- Healing childhood and emotional trauma.
- Navigating relationship issues, intimacy, and improving communication.
- How to establish boundaries that honor your integrity.
- Managing life transitions, overcoming burnout, and reigniting your passion for life by breaking free from stagnation.
- Increase self-awareness, flexibility, self-empowerment
Relationship Counseling
I work with various types of relationships, including couples, polyamorous, open relationships, ethical non-monogamy relationships, friendships, and family dynamics. Sessions range from 60 to 75 minutes, allowing each person to express themselves fully and feel heard. To streamline the proces, I typically ask one person to handle the payment, which we can discuss during our first meeting (consultation or first session).
I'll Help You Discover
- Wholesome ways to support one another with mindfulness and presence in the "here and now."
- How to express your needs in a way that fosters understanding, dignity, fulfillment, and good boundaries for both of you.
- Methods to enhance your relationships, making them happier, healthier, and more resilient.
- How to identify and overcome patterns that block intimacy.
- Strategies to transition from emotional standoffs to vibrant reconnection.
- Ways to strengthen your love, making it more resilient over time.
Together We Can Work On
- Restoring harmony and building trust and intimacy in your relationship.
- Resolving conflict and learning de-escalation techniques.
- Expanding your understanding of yourself and your partner
- Bridging communication gaps and reconciling differences
- Creating a healthy structure from monogamy to non-monogamy
- Harmoniously co-parenting and navigating extended family dynamics
- Adapting to changes in your relationship, from what was to what is now
Group Therapy for You
Group therapy can be a powerful complement to your individual treatment plan, and sometimes it can even stand alone as a complete form of support. It offers a safe and welcoming space where you can connect with others who may share similiar experiences. In these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to openly discuss your challenges, receive feedback, and offer encouragement to others in a nurturing environment.
My groups are intentionally small, with 4 to 6 members, ensuring that everyone has the chance to participate fully. I currently facilitate the flowing groups:
- Navigating Hearing Loss
- Living with Chronic Pain
- Women/Couples Choosing a Child-Free Life
- Processing Grief
- Stress Reduction through Gentle Movement and Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Dates for these groups are yet to be determined. If one of these groups resonates with you, please reach out--I'd love to find a time that works for everyone.
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