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.
Discuss what brings you to counseling initially and what goals you have for yourself and find ways to meet them step by step.
Discuss what brings you to counseling initially and what goals you have for yourself and find ways to meet them step by step.
My approach to counseling is working together in order to find the best approach to manage stress and/or symptoms and finding what works best for each individual.
I focus on how our thoughts shape our reality and how early experiences impact our interaction with our environment at this moment. The present is equally as important as our past. It is never too late to make positive changes!
I focus on how our thoughts shape our reality and how early experiences impact our interaction with our environment at this moment. The present is equally as important as our past. It is never too late to make positive changes!
I use an integrative approach but primarily incorporate elements of psychodynamic theory and strengths-based modalities. Many theories of thought offer a unique perspective that could be beneficial for the client depending on their experience.
We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment."
We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment."
Samantha utilizes Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions
Work on breaking through stuckness, disconnection, and overwhelm that may come from experiencing high functioning depression and anxiety, generational and/or complex trauma, disordered eating, body image and self-esteem concerns.
Work on breaking through stuckness, disconnection, and overwhelm that may come from experiencing high functioning depression and anxiety, generational and/or complex trauma, disordered eating, body image and self-esteem concerns.
I approach things from a person-centered orientation that's rooted in curiosity and non-judgment. I enjoy fostering a space that’s gender affirming, body & sex positive, kink friendly, culturally affirming and trauma informed.