Allyson Luna

You will learn how to carry your loved one with you throughout life, rather than leaving them behind. You will not be judged for how you grieve, no matter how many years it has been since your loved one has passed. You will gain tools and complete exercises that will help you process your grief in a healthy way. You will work through common feelings associated with grief, such as guilt, and learn to accept that the loss was ultimately out of your control in the end.

You will learn practical tools for managing anxiety and panic attacks in the moment. You will gain an understanding of the root issue for your anxiety. You will become faster at recognizing negative self-talk and learn to reframe your thoughts into more realistic, empowering, and positive self-talk. You will learn that your thoughts are not facts, and you are more in control of your emotions than you think. You will consider the best and most likely case scenarios instead of the worst.

You will learn that being assertive is not the same as being aggressive or mean. You will be able to speak up for yourself without letting your emotions take over. You will start to understand your own values, wants, and needs and learn that honoring your beliefs is okay. You will understand that just because others may be mad at you for setting a boundary, it does not necessarily mean you did the wrong thing. You will learn that being assertive reduces anxiety, stress, and depression.

A form of psychotherapy that combines acceptance and mindfulness strategies with commitment and behavior-change strategies. The core premise of ACT is to help individuals accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling controlled by them.

An approach that focuses on the interconnection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

A goal-oriented approach to counseling that emphasizes solutions rather than problems. It is based on the premise that clients possess the resources and strengths necessary to create positive change in their lives.