Individual Counseling
A safe, non-judgmental space to explore what keeps you from the life you want to live
It is the truth that sets us free.
It can be difficult to see and name the truth on our own, but we can come to see it when we are in relationship with someone who can guide us in the process of discovery. Therapy can be a safe space to name and face the truth - the truth about the harm that has been done to us, as well as the truth about the goodness and beauty that resides in each one of us.
Both harm and healing occur in the midst of our relationships with others. We all need a safe space to be able to process these harms, in a safe, non-judgmental relationship. When this happens, and we can share our stories and receive empathy and care, our brains literally begin to change their patterns. The ingrained patterns that came through harm begin to form new pathways in the midst of this kind of healing relationship. We all have important stories to tell. Stories that reveal our glory, who we were truly created to be. We often need someone to witness these stories which can validate their truth.
We all want relationships with people who accept us for who we are and where we are at, without judgment. And if you are on this page, you likely also want to have space to explore the things in your life that are challenging. You want hope in the midst of difficulty, peace in the midst of anxiety. I truly believe that healing happens within the context of relationship: Relationship with God, ourselves, and others. The therapeutic relationship can be a part of that healing process.
compassion and empathy
We long to be known, accepted and loved, and when our experiences have been of rejection and judgment, we begin to expect more rejection and more judgment. When we receive the compassion and empathy that we needed, we are changed, little by little, receiving the safety and connection we have longed for.
Mind and body
Our stories of harm reside in our bodies, and reconnecting with our physical bodies is an essential part of processing trauma. Mindfulness practices that include connecting with the breath and sensations in our bodies help us do this. If we do not feel safe in our bodies, we often cannot cognitively process all that is going on inside us.
COST
$150 per 50 minute session
*I am considered out of network for all insurance plans
*I am only taking new clients on a limited basis
“The process of being known is the vessel in which our lives are kneaded and molded, lanced and sutured, confronted and comforted, bringing God’s new creation closer to its fullness in preparation for the return of the king.”
— Curt Thompson