About My Clients
~YOU: a go-getter, ‘shining bright like a diamond’; sterling AND grounded. ~BUT RECENTLY: barely mustering the energy and courage to pass the day. You know you’re not a fraud but half don’t believe yourself: “I’m good at and enjoy my job and it pays well; my friends and family are amazing and supportive; I look good on paper so how can I feel SO WEAK, apathetic, disconnected; dumb?...
My Background and Approach
...CAN I ACTUALLY BE AT PEACE AND CONTENT? *IMAGINE*: ~Before your alarm goes off you’re up and well-rested. You feel peaceful and GRATEFUL and think: “I’m EXCITED to be alive; I'm looking forward to the day ahead." ~At night, you’re in bed, reflecting on the day. You feel peaceful and joyful and drift off thinking: “I LIVED and LOVED FULLY today”. LET'S COLLABORATE: •Create a custom toolkit you can use forever. •Explore only tools I’ve personally benefited from. I’ve lost my mojo before. •My goal: equip you to be your own best coach/therapist. When you thrive I am energized. I win when you stop seeing me. ★CALL/E-MAIL ME NOW for a free 18 min consult ☆PHONE/VIDEO SESSIONS AVAILABLE for all CA clients★
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Helping others successfully manage difficult life situations, gain insight, and grow and thrive beyond the situation is what energizes me. I use compassion, respect, humor and authenticity to create a safe and nurturing environment where people can learn about and maximize themselves. I considers all facets of a person (thoughts, feelings, relationships, spirituality and meaning-making, physical health) in catering the counseling to what best suits that individual— Growing up in MN, my struggles with seasonal depression necessitated my experimenting to find effective coping skills/tools for myself. Running track and cross-country in high school and college has been such a buffer and refuge. Growth in my faith has given me deep joy and peace in spite of not feeling happy while down. My first-hand experience of the mood-lifting benefits of exercise, self-CBT; and the depth of meaning I've found in my faith has profoundly benefited me and motivates me to serve others.