Balance is Essential

Balance is Essential

Mindfulness/Yoga 

Mindfulness can be described simply as being present, which can be very useful when attempting to change patterns and thoughts.  There are many ways to incorporate this into therapy, ranging from guided meditation, to grounding exercises to just noticing and learning to disrupt harmful thoughts and behavioral patterns.  Throughout my work I have learned to adapt mindfulness theory and practice in various forms to many ages, presenting problems and levels of skepticism.

Existential Therapy 

Somewhere between philosophy and psychology, an existential lens asks us to look at how we place ourselves in the world in relation to the basic questions shared by all people; Who am I? What am I doing here? What is meaning for me; for others?   Exploring these questions can seem overwhelming, but if done in a supportive space can lead to insight about ourselves and how we operate in the world.   I have taken several extended trainings on how to best hold this space and join clients in exploring values and their expressions.

 

 
Sterling Hard at Work

Sterling Hard at Work

Animal Assisted Therapy

Sterling is a rescue dog who works as an emotional support animal to a veteran as well as a therapy dog.  He can very much relate to moving on from a difficult past and making meaning in life despite this.  He has been one of my greatest tools, as relating to a dog first is often safer than people.  He lives in the Canton Office and loves pretty much everyone. 

Play Therapy

Traditionally, play therapy uses various objects and pretend play to help children process traumatic evens or troublesome interactions or emotions.  More loosely, this can be applied to adults in that playing with various possible outcomes and ways of approaching a problem can be extremely helpful in improving quality of life.