My therapeutic approach integrates Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. I have a passion for working with the neurodivergent population, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ population and promoting racial justice.
My therapeutic approach integrates Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. I have a passion for working with the neurodivergent population, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ population and promoting racial justice.
I have worked as both a teacher and counselor for all student ages from kindergarten to seniors in college for nearly a decade. I work with students of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, impulse control and social skills deficits.
find peace amongst the chaos, prioritize your wellness, and grow closer to your full potential by becoming more aware of thoughts and emotions. Only you can do inner work, but there's absolutely no reason you should do it alone.
find peace amongst the chaos, prioritize your wellness, and grow closer to your full potential by becoming more aware of thoughts and emotions. Only you can do inner work, but there's absolutely no reason you should do it alone.
I am straight forward, empathetic and warm; I will stay with you on your journey toward the answers by creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions, past experiences, and next steps.
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.
Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I believe trust, honesty and respect in the counseling relationship are the most important vehicles toward self-awareness, change, and reaching your goals.
Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty— it is an opportunity to learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased health and wellness.
Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty— it is an opportunity to learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased health and wellness.
Every client is unique and needs something different from the therapeutic process. Pulling from a variety of modalities, I tailor techniques in a creative way to fit those needs.