We'll examine your coping styles for dealing with distress and situations that might fall outside of your control; remember that it's okay not to always feel okay; utilize tools to help get through the not-so okay times of your life.
We'll examine your coping styles for dealing with distress and situations that might fall outside of your control; remember that it's okay not to always feel okay; utilize tools to help get through the not-so okay times of your life.
Together we'll set reasonable goals for our work together that focus on growth and change. My approach involves in-session exploration, processing, and interventions, as well as between-session exercises aimed to support your goals.
Discuss anything from everyday life problems to past childhood experiences. We will focus on what your goals are in treatment and work hard together to achieve them.
Discuss anything from everyday life problems to past childhood experiences. We will focus on what your goals are in treatment and work hard together to achieve them.
That it can be very different from the typical therapist you may come across. I provide a delicate balance of validation while also pushing you outside of your comfort zone.
In a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space we will come to understand the hidden sources of your suffering, troubling symptoms or unhelpful behaviors. We will help you reclaim your innermost self, feel whole and achieve a greater sense of happiness.
In a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space we will come to understand the hidden sources of your suffering, troubling symptoms or unhelpful behaviors. We will help you reclaim your innermost self, feel whole and achieve a greater sense of happiness.
It is not focused on symptoms alone, but on uncovering, processing and healing the underlying mechanisms that fuel the distressing symptoms. This deep approach brings about long-lasting results, and leads to increased self-knowledge & authenticity.
We focus on creative accountability to support clients in connecting with their personal values and goals. Art therapy is the main intervention used to address mental health symptoms. You do not need to be considered an artist to engage with art.
We focus on creative accountability to support clients in connecting with their personal values and goals. Art therapy is the main intervention used to address mental health symptoms. You do not need to be considered an artist to engage with art.
Working with Essence and her team at Aura Art Space PLLC, you can expect to make art every single session. We have a structure to support intention setting, creative flow, and reflection to help individuals process their art making experience.
Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
Whether you are looking for specific trauma-focused treatment, contemplating the use of substances in your life, or just exploring therapy for a stressful life transition, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
I work from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective to collaborate treatment, with the belief that each client is the expert of their own life.