Concerns I Help With
I work with individuals navigating a range of experiences, including:
Childhood trauma
Attachment wounds and relationship patterns
Bullying
Social relationships
Anxiety and chronic worry
Low self-esteem and self-doubt
Stress and feeling overwhelmed
Religious or spiritual trauma
I also support clients with:
People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
Overthinking and rumination
Emotional overwhelm or feeling “too much”
Disconnection from yourself or your emotions
Life transitions
Identity exploration
Inner criticism and harsh self-talk
Relationship challenges and patterns that keep repeating
Burnout and mental exhaustion
Feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of your direction
Healing from past relational or interpersonal trauma
I utilize techniques from the following modalities
Person Centered / Humanistic
EMDR
Somatic Work
Mindfulness
AEDP informed
Experiential (art, storytelling)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Parts Work / Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed
Motivational Interviewing
Holistic
Existential or Spiritual
Strength Based
Psychodynamic
DBT informed
Solution Focused Therapy
CBT
Present Way Counseling is currently taking self pay, and the self pay rate is $150. Sliding scale may be available upon request.
For more information about these modalities that I draw inspiration and techniques from, see below.
Person-centered, or humanistic counseling, is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's inherent capacity for growth, fostering a non-directive, supportive environment where clients can explore and fulfill their potential.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy approach that helps the brain process and heal from distressing memories by using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences.
Somatic work is a body-centered therapeutic approach that focuses on connecting with and processing physical sensations, emotions, and experiences stored in the body to promote healing, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating awareness by paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity, and non-judgment, often used therapeutically to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on healing trauma and fostering emotional resilience by tapping into clients' innate capacity for transformation through safe, supportive, and emotionally rich experiences.
Experiential therapy, like art therapy or storytelling, involves using creative, hands-on activities to help clients express emotions, explore personal experiences, and gain insights in a therapeutic setting.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic approach that encourages clients to accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values, fostering psychological flexibility and a more meaningful life.
Parts work is a therapeutic approach that helps clients explore and integrate different aspects or "parts" of their personality, fostering internal harmony and self-compassion by understanding and healing the inner conflicts between these parts.
Narrative therapy is a therapeutic approach that empowers clients to reshape their identity and experiences by exploring, understanding, and rewriting the stories they tell about themselves and their lives.
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered therapeutic approach that enhances motivation for change.
Holistic therapy is an integrative approach that addresses the interconnectedness of mind and body, focusing on the whole person to promote overall well-being.
Existential therapy is a philosophical therapeutic approach that explores themes of meaning and freedom, helping clients confront life's inherent uncertainties and embrace authentic, purpose-driven living.
Strength-based therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and leveraging clients' inherent strengths, resources, and resilience to empower them in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
Psychodynamic therapy is an insight-oriented therapeutic approach that explores unconscious processes, early life experiences, and the dynamics of relationships to help clients gain self-awareness and resolve deep-seated emotional conflicts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, focusing on building skills in emotional regulation, acceptance, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. These skills help clients manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying and leveraging clients' strengths and resources to create practical solutions, focusing on the present and future rather than exploring past issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to alleviate emotional distress and improve overall functioning.