My goal is to create a safe space for you to identify your needs and goals. We'll use evidence-based practices to develop a personalized plan with coping strategies and actionable insights. We will foster resilience and better emotional well-being.
My goal is to create a safe space for you to identify your needs and goals. We'll use evidence-based practices to develop a personalized plan with coping strategies and actionable insights. We will foster resilience and better emotional well-being.
I use DBT and the Gottman Method in my therapy, focusing on emotional regulation, stress management, and improving relationships. I also apply insights from my Ph.D. studies. We'll work together to find the best approach for you.
Work to understand your concerns and problems along with your strengths and emotional resources. Using the information gathered and my professional expertise, we will create a treatment plan.
Work to understand your concerns and problems along with your strengths and emotional resources. Using the information gathered and my professional expertise, we will create a treatment plan.
I use a developmental biopsychosocial model to guide my work. The model integrates biological (e.g. genetics), psychological (e.g. self-concept) and sociological (e.g. family roles, culture) aspects of individuals at different stages of their lives.
Each person's counseling journey is unique, so I do my best to meet each person where they are and work with them at their own pace. I am empathetic and supportive in my counseling style. My clients can expect an open and encouraging process.
Each person's counseling journey is unique, so I do my best to meet each person where they are and work with them at their own pace. I am empathetic and supportive in my counseling style. My clients can expect an open and encouraging process.
I bring my real honest human self to every session. Because of this, I am able to see the big picture. I see each individual as a gift and it is a privilege to do the work that I do.
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.
Understand patterns of behavior and self that have potentially gotten in your way of living the life you want. We will dive deep into your value system to understand whether you're living your own life, or the life you were told you should live.
Understand patterns of behavior and self that have potentially gotten in your way of living the life you want. We will dive deep into your value system to understand whether you're living your own life, or the life you were told you should live.
I have a collaborative approach that helps clients feel safe, empowered, and help assess their readiness for change. As opposed to popular belief, there might not be a breakthrough or a light bulb moment, but it will be a steady process of insight.