Trauma Therapy & Holistic Wellness
I believe in meeting every client where they are on their path to wellness. I understand that happiness is not just a destination, but a journey that can be hard and uncomfortable at times. As a trauma therapist, my goal is to help you understand your responses and move through distress without retraumatizing you or reliving past trauma.
My approach to counseling is rooted in my belief in the power of nature, sunshine, meditation, rest, and restoration. I advocate for being kind and compassionate to ourselves, listening to our bodies, and embracing discomfort as a part of personal growth. If you are feeling overwhelmed by past traumatic experiences, battling anxiety, or struggling to manage daily stress, you are not alone.
At A Restorative Journey Counseling, I offer a unique whole-body approach that integrates somatic psychology techniques, nature therapy, and trauma-focused interventions to support you on your healing journey. Whether you are looking to break free from the grip of trauma, reduce anxiety levels, or reclaim a sense of inner peace, I am here to help you unlock your inner strength, cultivate self-compassion, and build a foundation for lasting emotional well-being.
My commitment to continuous learning and professional development ensures that I provide you with the most effective and up-to-date therapeutic techniques. I am dedicated to empowering you to discover valuable insights about yourself, acquire new coping skills, and engage in self-discovery throughout our therapeutic partnership. Together, we can work towards healing, growth, and reclaiming your sense of wholeness. Contact me today to start your journey towards transformation and well-being.
Explore My Services
Services offered by A Restorative Journey Counseling include:
- Trauma Therapy: Providing a safe space for clients to explore and process past traumatic experiences without retraumatizing or reliving the trauma. Utilizing somatic techniques and nature therapy to release stored tension in the body and empower clients to heal.
- Anxiety Counseling: Offering coping strategies and tools to manage overwhelming anxiety levels and navigate challenging emotions. Helping clients reduce anxiety and reclaim a sense of inner peace.
- Stress Management: Supporting individuals in developing adaptive coping mechanisms to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Guiding clients through the process of building resilience and self-awareness.
- Adolescent Counseling: Specializing in working with adolescents to equip them with the necessary skills to navigate life's challenges. Understanding the impact of childhood trauma on mental well-being and providing support for processing trauma effectively.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Integrating DBT techniques into therapy sessions to help clients build skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Self-Compassion and Self-Discovery: Empowering clients to cultivate self-compassion, self-awareness, and personal growth throughout the therapeutic journey. Encouraging clients to take accountability, maintain an open-minded attitude, and nurture a positive relationship with themselves.
- Restorative Justice Approach: Emphasizing the importance of repairing harm as the initial step towards healing families and communities. Fostering healthy relationships is a cornerstone for facilitating positive transformation and healing.
- Professional Development: Committing to continuous self-awareness and personal growth through ongoing learning and training initiatives. Prioritizing expanding skills and knowledge to enhance professional capabilities and facilitate meaningful collaborations with clients and fellow professionals.
Insurance Plans
I am licensed in Illinois, Iowa, and Florida.
Currently, Individual therapy is available for adolescents and adults. I accept the following insurance plans:
- UnitedHealthcare
- UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS)
- UnitedHealthcare Global
- UnitedHealthCare Exchange Plans (ONEX)
- Oscar
- Oxford
- UHC Student Resources
- UMR
- All Savers (UHC)
- Health Plans Inc
- Surest (Formerly Bind)
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- VA CCN Optum Region 2