Let’s be real…
Life isn’t always rainbows and bubbles.
I can help.
Mindfully Me specializes in treating individual adolescents and adults, as well as consulting parents in how to better understand and relate to their child. I view behavior as a symptom and believe that beneath the action lies emotional struggle, negative self-concepts, or needs that are not being adequately met. In both individual therapy and parent consultations, I will work collaboratively with you or your teen to discover the root of the challenge, increase emotional tolerance, develop internal resources, and find the best and most fitting solutions.
A Foundation of Play
Play is the language of childhood, and therefore is at the core of our therapeutic approach. Through play-based therapy, your child, regardless of their age, has the opportunity to show us what they’re feeling, thinking, and experiencing. The words may not be available to them yet, but they have the intrinsic drive towards wholeness and healing and, deep down, know exactly what they need to feel OK in the midst of a challenge.
For Teens
I remember doing things I wasn’t always proud of when I was a teen, and that’s why I’m here now, hoping to help you explore your inner world so that you can make sense of your outer world and discover what’s true and meaningful for you. I want to help you discover the parts of yourself that you love, let go of the stuff you don’t, and allow yourself to shine brightly in the world.
Parent Consultation
It is common for parents, guardians, and primary caregivers to find themselves stressed out when challenged by their child’s struggle. I often hear parents say they need support for themselves, because they’ve forgotten how to take care of themselves in all the chaos. If you are feeling this, you are definitely not alone!
Adolescent Counseling
Adolescence is a time of life characterized by change and transition, expectations and achievements, as well as personal and social development. School and peers play an even bigger role in life and gain more influence over behavior. There are social expectations to be one way, while at the same time, teens are trying to figure out who they really are. It can sometimes feel like there’s a war happening on the inside and it can be hard to pick a side! By learning to slow down and notice what’s happening in the moment, teens can feel empowered to make good, safe choices and respond to their world in a healthy way so they can grow, blossom, and shine.
Young Adults
Early adulthood – congrats! You’re finally 18+! You may (or may not) have moved into your own place (or dorm) and enjoy more independence. You can go where you want when you want, eat what you want, dress how you want, hang out with who you want. It’s a time of fulfilling desires you might have been restricted from before, and let’s be real… things can get a little crazy.
EMDR
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, is a type of therapy that is widely researched and accepted as a leading approach to healing trauma. Contrary to common belief, one does not have to have a specific or acute Traumatic (big T) event to experience symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Nearly everyone can benefit from EMDR!
Commonly Addressed Challenges
Anxiety ~ Depression ~ Life Changes ~ Stress ~ Self-Harm ~ Grief/Loss
Behavioral Issues ~ Trauma ~ Divorce ~ ADD/ADHD ~ Friends & Peers