One of my favorite quotes, “Change your thoughts and you can change your world” by Norman Vincent Peale, really inspires me to help clients realize hope for the future. The change comes from you, and we can start that process within the therapy room. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this, they may need a unique approach to therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team: we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. You are the ex...
The client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors in determining client outcomes. Establishing a safe-space and trusting relationship allows us to explore your experiences and offer new perspectives that can promote healing and personal growth. My core theoretical orientation in graduate school was humanistic-existential, though I have also received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and C...
Fortitude: “strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain and adversity with courage.” This courage is something we all carry, but oftentimes the weight of the challenges we face can be too much to carry alone. I believe in the power of having teammates that we can call on for support- people who can help empower us to put one foot in front of the other. I strive to be a great teammate. I am passionate about empowering others, and I am intentional in my learning and ...
My philosophy is that curiosity is what life is about. I am constantly curious about life and about my clients. I strive to learn as much as I can so I can work together with clients to help them better their lives and reach their goals. I try to pull from many therapeutic models, using what works best for the client. I truly believe that with open eyes and a kind heart, I can meet the client where they are and help bring them to where they want to be. I truly believe that I didn’t choose thi...
Every person can achieve a sense of empowerment and self-assuredness. To achieve that, I strive to make sure my clients feel heard, validated, and valuable. Also, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths and overcome that which may be holding them back from being their most authentic and fulfilled selves. I feel honored to hear and be entrusted with the words, thoughts, and feelings of those I provide service to, and I do not take that lightly. I value creating a warm a...
I have a strong desire to help others feel understood, to confront both joy and pain, and to support others in not only surviving, but reviving and thriving through this one wild and precious life. I have been told I specialize in “you go girl therapy”, and I tend to agree. I want to provide you with support, empathy, a shoulder to cry on, and to join you in celebration dances as you work to meet your goals. Can’t wait to work with you, Mama! Navigating my own path through the great adventure...
I believe counseling is a process of fostering and encouraging hope: hope for support, hope for change, and hope for new possibilities. We will work together to create a space that is safe and comfortable for you, where change is possible. I believe that, as the client, you are the expert on your own life and have the power to find the solutions that will work best for you. I simply help facilitate this process and support you along the way. There is always hope, and with some time and attention...
I believe everyone is capable of living the life they dream of— or at least close to it! Each individual is unique and has a subjective reality to guide their behavior and thinking patterns. Once this subjective reality is explored and understood, including the manifestations of the reality and the roots that created it, the individual can challenge and alter it to create a new, more fulfilling experience. Therapy is a space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in an o...
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” –Elizabeth Kubler-Ross I sincerely believe that you are the expert on your life. I strive to create an environment where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable and allow me to partner with you so that we can move forward together. There are times when life’s challenges become too much to bear on your own. Allow me to partner with...
I have been a practicing clinician for over 30 years in a variety of settings. I believe in a holistic approach to wellness, and incorporate positive psychology, behavioral modification, mindfulness, and health/wellness into my therapeutic practice. In addition to being a clinical therapist, I am also a certified personal trainer and a life coach, and believe in integrating mind, body and spirit into my practice. If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just need someone to help you move for...
At BRAINS, we strive to change lives by helping clients understand how their brain and body affect their everyday life. We offer comprehensive testing to best understand complex relationships between how your brain is processing life and what behaviors you experience on a daily basis. We can help you understand how you learn, how you perceive the world, how you react to others, and how you can live your best life. Diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations are customized to you or your chi...
I believe that you are the master of your own life, and I believe that therapy is a joint process that we can navigate together. I am not here to judge you or tell you how you should be living. I am here to help you develop the tools and understanding needed to create the life you want and meet your long and short term goals. I have a focus centered around the LGBTQ+ community, but also specialize in working with women's issues, anxiety disorders, depression, and grief. I have worked in crisis i...
I enjoy working with clients of different life stages, with college and life transitions being an area of focus. The changes in this stage of life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. I enjoy helping students navigate through this and develop skills and tools to use. I hope to help students feel more confident about moving into adulthood and the new roles and responsibilities they will have, and to become who they hope to be....
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Is your bright mind prone to overthinking and overanalyzing? Maybe juggling school, a career, your family and friendships, and big upcoming life changes is starting to feel unmanageable on your own. I work with humans just like you — intelligent and driven, but overwhelmed and stressed with life's competing demands. I take a gentle, friendly, and active approach to listening and helping you learn tools to cope, reduce stress and anxiety, and live authentically. You don't have to burn out or fit ...
Do you have intrusive thoughts that just wont go away? Always feeling anxious, distressed or even embarrassed by the thoughts. Do you feel the pull or urge to perform a certain task, maybe even a certain way to avoid feelings? You find yourself going over the same worse case scenario again and again. Anxiety and fear can be debilitating and keep you from living the life you want. You don't have to suffer anymore. I look forward to teaching you the tools so you can live the life you want....
Ready to overcome that thing you’re struggling with? Feel like anxiety is constantly taking over? Or that your past is holding you back? Do your emotions control your day? Do you desire something different but can’t seem to figure out how to get there? I’d love to help you find relief so you can create a life you love. I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and the various effects of trauma. My hope is that my clients will find healing from their past so they have freedom...
Life is hard enough. Don't do it alone. You're exhausted. You're tired of faking it. You just need space. You're feeling stuck. And maybe a little unsure about beginning therapy. At River Oaks Psychology, we get it. We’ve been there. We all have hard things to figure out. We want you to be unapologetic. Yell, scream, cry, swear, vent, share your deepest secrets, whatever – we'll ALWAYS accept you and care about you. We strongly believe there is often no more profound experience than being heard,...
We pride ourselves on being a value-based practice. We honor a reciprocal relationship with our surrounding communities, and therefore, seek to establish long-lasting connections with residents and professionals who become our stakeholders, either as clients or referral sources. Our therapeutic environment is one that combines comfort with professionalism. We believe the therapy process is unique for each person, yet always requires people to feel safe and supported along their journey. The ...
Grace Haven Counseling is a place of rest, non-judgement, and availability. We want every individual who walks through our doors to feel welcome and safe. All therapists are highly trained in their respective areas of expertise. We are compassionate and desire to walk alongside you in your journey towards healing and achieved goals. Please feel free to reach out, and we will meet you where you are in life, then help you move forward....