Holistic Therapy

I love working with clients to think about how their health, nutrition and especially sleep effect their mental health. Whether a client is trying to get pregnant or recovering from growing/birthing a baby - health is a huge component of that journey. I especially help clients to focus on sleep - which is difficult, but so essential, in the postpartum period. I want clients to feel their best in every aspect of life - an sleep and nutrition are key factor in that.

It is important that we look at you as a whole person as we address your needs in counseling since there may be other factors that contribute to your mental health needs. This may include addressing your mental health, physical health, spiritual health, relationship/social health, career health, and anything else that may play a contributing role in your holistic wellness.

A holistic approach means seeing a person as a whole being and recognizing the interconnectedness of one’s mind, body, and spirit in defining one’s overall wellness. Holistic balance utilizes a self-inventory of one’s mental (psychological), physical, emotional (i.e. expression of emotions), and spiritual (i.e. values, beliefs, sense of purpose) health to identify imbalances and work towards optimal wellness by strengthening weakened areas.

I see the value in every different approach and modality in therapy, so I try to tailor my approach to each individual client and their unique, everchanging issues using holistic therapy. I have used mindfulness, CBT, ACT, person-centered, psychodynamic, and DBT all with one client so far depending on what they needed with each session.

Holistic therapy looks at all parts of you. It holds the idea that you are a member of a family, you are a member of society, you are a member of a particular culture. Through a holistic lense we can look at how all these different parts intersect to create who you are.

I have a passion for shifting the status quo and understanding the way the systems we live in impact our bodies, psyches and beliefs about ourselves and capabilities which shows up in my work with clients. I view my clients and their experiences through a holistic perspective which takes into account their mind, body, soul, culture, and systems they live within including intergenerational trauma, wisdom and strength.

Holistic therapy aims to integrate all facets of your being - mind, body, spirit - in order to achieve overall wellness. Rather than being symptom-focused, holistic therapy takes into account what makes up the whole-person.

I take a holistic approach to therapy in that I look at all of the elements of health including physical, financial, spiritual and social in addition to mental health. At times, this may also involve collaborating with other professionals that are working with you (with your permission). In addition to being a therapist, I'm also a Reiki practitioner. I can incorporate Reiki into sessions if my clients like and I can also teach them how to use Reiki for self-care.

I describe myself as a holistic therapist. What does that mean? Holistic therapists view their clients as whole people rather than collections of symptoms and problems. Using this lens, I help my clients better understand themselves, develop self-acceptance, focus on personal growth, and live fuller lives.

Focus is geared towards the individuals physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This approach consists of various practices of expressive arts, meditation, relaxation, nutrition, physical movement, and interpersonal connection.

As a trained integrative healthcare practitioner, certified clinical aromatherapist, and Reiki Master, I offer a holistic approach to psychotherapy that incorporates complementary modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation. By combining these techniques with traditional therapy, I can provide a more comprehensive and personalized approach to your mental wellness.

I am a trauma-informed counselor employing a biopsychosocial approach. Further, My approach is ecological and holistic, meaning I work with the whole system even as we focus on a goal. We are all vastly complex. We are also very embedded with patterns, some useful and others not as much. Counseling is a perfect place to explore our complexity and patterns and to choose how to cultivate ongoing meaning and authentic expression in a non-judgmental environment.

Holistic therapy utilizes a range of techniques to help individuals understand their symptoms. In addition, such strategies are designed to foster a greater sense of self-awareness to better understand the connections between their body, mind, and relationships and how these elements play a role in mental health. Mindfulness practices are utilized as well as learning how to self-regulate emotions and nervous system. Walk & Talk therapy would be a great option for this approach.

My practice focuses on creating balance and healing the mind-body connection because I believe mental health and physical health are equally important. I emphasize the necessity of healthy physical habits as well as healthy emotional and mental habits as part of my treatment process. I help clients discover new behaviors and activities that work best for them and their bodies.