Misty Relos (she/her)

I work with people who feel stuck in heaviness, numbness, or hopelessness... those who have learned to hide it well. Together we slow down, get honest, and build a way forward that feels real, not performative. I sit in the void with people. I don't try to yank them into the light. I get the weight of it... the collapse, the numbness, the tiredness that isn't just tired.

I work well with clients who have been labeled "too much" or "too intense" especially those navigating BPD and emotional dysregulation. I see the person behind the diagnosis, and we move at your pace, together. I don't see "disordered." I see alive. I see people who feel too much, love too hard, and break because no one ever taught them how to hold all that emotion. I make space for people others have given up on.

I work with people navigating grief, deconstruction, and meaning-making. Those who have lost a version of themselves in religion, culture, family, or life transitions. Whether you're untangling inherited beliefs or rebuilding what spirituality means to you, this space is gentle, curious, and free of judgment. You don't need to believe in anything to be here... except maybe the feeling that something bigger is shifting inside you.

I use DBT to support clients navigating emotion dysregulation, interpersonal struggles, and crisis overwhelm. I facilitate DBT skills training groups and bring the core elements—mindfulness, validation, emotional regulation, and change—in a way that feels human, not mechanical. It's about building a life that feels more livable, one small step at a time.

I integrate CBT with clients who are stuck in painful thought loops, self-judgment, or perfectionism. We explore core beliefs gently and work to shift patterns without invalidating how they got there. I don't do rigid worksheets—I offer real-world reframes rooted in compassion and curiosity. It's not about thinking "better" ... it’s about thinking freer.

My approach is collaborative, intuitive, and adapted to the person in front of me. I draw from multiple modalities to meet clients where they are, whether that means deepening insight, grounding in the body, or learning tangible skills. No single method works for everyone, so we build what actually fits you instead of forcing a model you don't resonate with.