identify, challenge and replace negative core beliefs and thought patterns that are keeping you stuck with new, positive core beliefs and thought patterns. We also process any trauma and body sensations through EMDR or Brainspotting therapy.
identify, challenge and replace negative core beliefs and thought patterns that are keeping you stuck with new, positive core beliefs and thought patterns. We also process any trauma and body sensations through EMDR or Brainspotting therapy.
In our time together, you will experience me as professional, supportive, and empathetic.
Together, we can explore whatever issues you bring to the session at your own pace. - without judgment. We'll look at those and brainstorm on ideas and strategies that we can take on together.
Together, we can explore whatever issues you bring to the session at your own pace. - without judgment. We'll look at those and brainstorm on ideas and strategies that we can take on together.
I come from a Person-Centered approach, meaning that I view the client as the expert on their own experiences. I prefer to let the client guide the session. I might have things to say here and there, but I start out by listening intently.
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.
Initially we will spend some time getting to know each other and understanding of what brings you in to therapy. We can then discuss a goal for therapy and develop a plan to achieve the changes you want to make.
Initially we will spend some time getting to know each other and understanding of what brings you in to therapy. We can then discuss a goal for therapy and develop a plan to achieve the changes you want to make.
My approach is not a one size fits all so I tend to use skills from counseling methods that research suggests will work best given the particular challenge a person is experiencing
Process feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, building healthier coping skills and reframe negative beliefs into positive ones. We will identify your values and help you learn to live your life in line with them.
Process feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, building healthier coping skills and reframe negative beliefs into positive ones. We will identify your values and help you learn to live your life in line with them.
Everyone has a story to tell and can work to change their next chapter into a healthier and happier one. I use different modalities (EMDR, Gottman, DBT, CPT, person-centered), depending on your needs.