Sessions
What to expect...
I want to shoot straight with you – therapy is not a linear process taking the shortest distance between START and FINISH. It is more of a curvy path with a few side trails to explore as we move toward the destination.
It will take a few sessions to get to know each other, to understand why you are hurting, and to create goals to guide our process. Then we’ll start working through those issues at your pace. Sometimes, when you’re stuck I will nudge you a bit so you can get some direction to move forward. I’ll demystify what the process will look like, so you can understand what we’ll be doing. I’ll offer you actionable tools along the way to implement into daily life.
Session Types
Individual Counseling
Initially, we meet for a 90 minute session to explore your story and talk about what you want out of therapy. Successive sessions are uniquely based on the individuality of each client and situation. You can expect that I will be motivated to help move with you in the direction of your goals.
- Christian Integrated Counseling
Both counseling and the gospel meet people where they are, to offer solutions, guidance, understanding, and hope. As a Christian, I am prepared to offer counseling that helps individuals connect with their faith through therapy. To those who have been spiritually wounded or hold other spiritual beliefs or worldviews, I wholeheartedly respect your perspective and will honor that completely in our work. This is your journey, and I am honored to walk with you. - Running & Walking Therapy
As it turns out, walking and running have incredible mental health benefits. Walking/running therapy is about forward movement, both physically and metaphorically. We use walking/running to guide the talking because not only does movement inspire introspection but motion also evokes emotion. By walking/running, you elevate your mood, regulate your emotions, and experience the empowerment of taking care of yourself. You also grow in appreciation for the amazing ability of your body, mind and spirit to integrate through the action of moving. I offer running and walking therapy as an alternate way to experience therapy sessions.
Group Therapy
Some of the greatest therapeutic benefits can come from a group setting. In the safety and trust of a small group, individuals can find greater perspective, validation, and support as they process through concepts and situations together. While most emotional wounds are created in relationship, emotional healing is also found in relationship. Group therapy opens up the possibility of creating this kind of healing connection. I often recommend group therapy in addition to individual therapy. Please reach out to me if you are interested in joining a group. At least one individual session is required before joining a group.