Mental Health Counseling
The symptoms of anxiety or depression can be intense and cyclical, sometimes feeling internal and overwhelming. Whether the cause is situational or related to a condition like Bipolar Disorder or ADHD, my experience, education, and training in treatments such as CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma counseling can help you regain motivation, perspective, and achieve better balance.
Trauma & PTSD
Symptoms of PTSD are associated with painful and traumatic events and dealing with emotions or beliefs that linger afterwards. Complex trauma is a result of prolonged, repeated trauma, often beginning in childhood, which can lead to difficulties with emotional regulation, self-perception, a sense of shame, worthlessness, and issues with relationships or even substances. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), my goal is to work alongside you through the process of grief and healing, and to provide a safe place of learning and support for this journey.
Boundary Setting: Helping the Helpers
Setting healthy boundaries can be a struggle for those who are natural givers or have learned through trauma to value others to their own detriment. Many of my clients, including those involved in ministry, teaching, therapy, parenting, or medical fields, often face stress or trauma as they prioritize service to others.
Are you finding it difficult to include yourself among those who deserve help and care? I love to assist the helpers in the world in learning to balance their needs with those of others. Please reach out if this resonates with your life experience and requires attention.
Psychodynamic Therapy
At Balanced Life Counseling, I embrace a Jungian approach to therapy, which is aligned with various therapeutic methods, including psychodynamic therapy. Its creator, psychiatrist and psychotherapist Carl Jung, believed that the unconscious mind is full of wisdom about who we are as human beings and how we can live our lives in harmony with others. Psychodynamic therapy aims to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves by exploring their dreams, memories, emotions, fears, and desires. Additionally, I incorporate principles from art therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to enhance this process.
Some of the benefits of this approach are:
- Improved self-awareness
- Understanding and navigating your relationships with others
- Gaining insight into your unconscious mind
- A deeper understanding of yourself and your personal history.
Please feel free to contact me for more information
philosophy
There has been much discussion about the difference between Christian counseling and a counselor who is a Christian. I consider myself the latter. It can be difficult to find a counselor who understands Christian beliefs and is also trained in trauma counseling. I seek to honor the use of scripture and theology where it is beneficial, while being respectful of your personal journey, and well-educated in evidenced-based treatments like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and art therapy for anxiety treatment and depression therapy.
I provide counseling with respect to all and to your personal trinity: your body, mind, and spirit. I'm ready to help!
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
As a certified clinical trauma professional, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, art therapy, and psychodynamic therapy to help you heal from the psychological effects of trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. My trauma counseling approach provides a safe and supportive environment where you can learn about the impact of trauma on the body and brain. Additionally, I offer anxiety treatment and art therapy to help you develop effective strategies for managing symptoms and fostering healing.