Sadie Lanier

Self-discovery is ideal means for exploring peaceful, serene environments for calming anxieties. Through positive self-talk and affirmations, we grow our spirit man to see ourself in control and through circle of control we identify what we can and will do -- instead of what's outside of our control.

Counseling skills often utilized in schools are those that teach young people how to cancel negative thinking. By practicing these skills together, we work as a team to handle the big emotions life throws our way. You will be supported and prompted to examine conflicts as to have your individual buy-in for resolutions.

Through a client-led therapy, the individual is able to guide what direction we take. If you feel comfortable to share a traumatic event, then you will be supported. If you feel more led to examine feelings or family dynamics, we will maneuver through the needs as they arise through a person centered approach.

We will practice together a healthier way of thinking. Instead of seeing all black and white (all or nothing) mentality, we will seek to replace those thoughts with facts encompassed with positivity. The first step is to bring both ends of the spectrum together with a viewpoint that sees challenges but discovers a way past without ignored feelings.

With being a special education teacher and counselor, I am able to meet the needs of individuals with Autism. We practice social skills and manage social anxiety. We utilize coping skills to mange emotions as they rise of our feelings thermometer. Communication is key to best express our feelings and needs.

Examining individual triggers within families or social settings enables us to best manage the issues related to anger. We use discussion and trials to explore the best coping mechanisms for each person. Imagery and calming techniques will help manage our big emotions. Regulation allows the individual to be in control of their feelings instead of being controlled by them.

Examining individual triggers within families or social settings enables us to best manage the issues related to anger. We use discussion and trials to explore the best coping mechanisms for each person. Imagery and calming techniques will help manage our big emotions. Regulation allows the individual to be in control of their feelings instead of being controlled by them.