Explore your difficulties and what is keeping them present. We will examine what strengths you already have that we can build on and learn new tools to enhance the person waiting to break out of the negative cycles.
Explore your difficulties and what is keeping them present. We will examine what strengths you already have that we can build on and learn new tools to enhance the person waiting to break out of the negative cycles.
There will be homework and I have been called blunt. I want to be your cheerleader as much as possible, but sometimes we all need someone to help keep us honest with ourselves. I find a balance of lighthearted and serious is needed for everyone.
Together we will connect the dots help you understand what's going on with you and help you with coping with those symptoms and return back to a level of normality.
Together we will connect the dots help you understand what's going on with you and help you with coping with those symptoms and return back to a level of normality.
I tend to have a psychodynamic approach, meaning that I tend to look at how your childhood negative learned behaviors are affecting your current relationships and help you unlearn them.
Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.
Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.
My approach is integrative, and I can accompany you on any path you choose. I am certified in Trauma Focused-CBT and trained in DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness. Family work explores family dynamics and how generational patterns impact current functioning.
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.
Build coping skills to address intrusive thoughts and compulsions, overcome avoidance, and foster a renewed self-confidence. We can also work to rebuild a healthy relationship with your body and food, helping you to thrive in all areas of life.
Build coping skills to address intrusive thoughts and compulsions, overcome avoidance, and foster a renewed self-confidence. We can also work to rebuild a healthy relationship with your body and food, helping you to thrive in all areas of life.
I believe in collaboration, where you are the expert on your own life, and we can emphasize your unique strengths. Together, we will focus on developing mindfulness and living a values-based life. My goal is to help you thrive, not just cope.