Aunya McElroy (she/her)

As a trained narrative therapist, I help clients to work through changing problematic narratives into more productive or healthier ones by empowering them to be the narrator of their stories. Working through the negative narratives teaches the client to define themself and their life. It also aims to teach them to view alternative stories and address their issues in a more productive way

I am trained to recognize and understand how trauma can affect a person, especially in terms of mental illness. I am able to identify different paths of recovery for clients, recognize the mental health symptoms of trauma or trauma responses, and how to work with a client to actively resist re-traumatization.

As a trained CBT therapist, I help clients become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so they can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. We discuss tools and skills to help with relaxation, coping, resilience, stress management, and assertiveness.

As a therapist, I work with women and teen girls. I am trained as a trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and my focus is on empowering women to take control of their thoughts which in turn will have a positive impact on their feelings and behavior. I empower women and teen girls through trauma therapy, narrative therapy, and CBT to define themselves and what they want their life to be. I help clients to process life transitions, grief, healthy relationships, self-care, and boundaries.