You can expect a collaborative, respectful, and empowering therapeutic process. We will work together to identify the core of your issues, develop a strategy to improve your overall level of functioning and tap into your inner strengths. Treatment is catered to meet your specific needs. I meet clients where they are without judgment and with compassion. I am here as a guide who provides the expertise and support necessary. Through our work together, many clients have transitioned from feeling in...
Welcome, my name is Lauren Emma (she/her) and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I recognize that it takes a tremendous amount of courage to begin therapy. Therefore, my therapeutic practice is focused on providing an empathetic and non-judgmental environment. I have worked in a variety of settings and have treated various populations such as adults, young adults, seniors, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, I utilize the Daring Way™ model in the t...
I am flexible in my approach as each person may benefit from a different style. However, I'm particularly interested in how the past plays a part in our current day experiences, and how we may free ourselves of unwanted (internal or external) burdens when we can understand their origin. In my work as a registered art therapist, I utilize creative interventions to support my clients in understanding and expressing difficult emotions and discovering deeper aspects of their mental health. Whether y...
I have been in the field for over 10 years and have worked in a wide range of mental health settings. Currently, I am working towards my ADHD-CCSP in order to better serve the ""lost generation"" of adult women with late diagnosis ADHD. My wide range of experience and areas of expertise serve my clients well. Clients often comment on my warmth, openness, understanding, and ability to make clients feel at ease. I believe everyone is an expert in their own experience and aligns with the notion tha...
I have assisted clients with managing their anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict, and grief. I look forward to continuing to serve those who are in need of some extra support and care. My counseling style is client-centered and collaborative. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and an important aspect of that partnership is feeling a supportive, trusting rapport with your clinician. I like to apply different techniques and aspects into therapy based on what each specific client pres...
The focus is on what is of most importance to an individual. My clinical perspective is warm, genuine, non-judgmental, Strengths-based, and goal-oriented. I am focused on the here and now and I want to know what is important to you and how we can move you towards your mental wellness goals. Overall, I have diverse experiences revolving around my desire to continue to empower individuals to find their most authentic selves. I help my clients build greater self-awareness, distress tolerance, and i...
I primarily practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is a present-focused therapy with a wealth of research evidence demonstrating its positive effects on mood and anxiety. In therapy sessions, I work with clients to identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviors that can maintain low mood and anxiety and to generate more accurate and helpful thoughts/behaviors. When relevant, I incorporate techniques from other empirically supported treatments, including Mindfulness-Based Inte...
Hi! I'm Arlene, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals dealing with various challenges. Embracing the journey towards well-being with clients experiencing difficult life circumstances, such as substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, adjustment disorders, relationship challenges, self-esteem building, stress management and co-occurring mental health challenges. I believe you ...
I have experience treating several mental health issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, grief and loss, and family and relationship stressors. I am passionate about normalizing mental health treatment and I believe that access to mental health care is a right and not a privilege. I believe in building a trusting relationship that leads to the empowerment of my clients. In our work together, my priority is for you to feel safe ...
I use several different styles of therapy. First I like to use the Client-Centered approach to meet and get to know the client, create a treatment plan, and goals based on their needs and wants, and build rapport. Secondly, I use the psychodynamic approach to help the client figure out where their unwanted thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are coming from so that we can begin to uncover their origins and get to the heart of the issues. I use Motivational Interviewing to help the client proce...
My therapeutic approach and philosophy is holistic and client-centered. I incorporate mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, support, patience, understanding, and a collaborative approach. I believe in a holistic approach that takes into consideration the whole person—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. I have applied this approach and mindset with my clients, and have been very successful in assisting my clients in their growth and healing. I'm a therapist with Octave and...
I specialize in working with couples to strengthen their relationships through improved communication. I help individuals make positive changes to overcome what is holding them back from achieving their personal goals and having successful relationships. In addition, I help clients navigate all types of life transitions. My professional experience in human resources helps clients who are experiencing workplace challenges or making career changes. You can expect personalized, targeted, and action...
Life is full of challenges – whether you have a mental health diagnosis or you're facing stress or change, it can be a lot to deal with. While it might seem a little awkward to open up to a stranger, it can help when you get the validation and support from a professional who's completely focused on you and your unique needs through therapy. I can guide you through life's obstacles and important decisions, as well as provide you with evidence-based tools and techniques that help people live thei...
I firmly believe that all people can make great changes in their lives by developing inner strength and learning to listen to answers that come from within. Inner transformation can profoundly impact a person’s process of developing joy and tapping into limitless potential. I have been a therapist and life coach for almost 20 years. I have been trained in many modalities such as EFT (tapping), Family Constellations, Transpersonal Psychology, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral...
Are you struggling to navigate life's difficulties and transitions? Maybe you are also trying to do this thing we call life while managing mental health concerns, difficult family or peer relationships, school stressors, and/or any other number of problems making it all that much more difficult. If any of this sounds familiar, you have probably tried many possible solutions to make things better. I believe the best path to your "better" lies with you. Often a validating, safe space for exploring...
Welcome to Mosaic Counseling Services. We are a diverse group of therapists who are extremely passionate about mental health and providing creative & culturally sensitive therapy. We commend you for taking the brave step to begin therapy. It is our sincere hope that our work together will encourage and support you, and help you to heal and grow. We all experience challenges and hardships. Sometimes those challenges turn our lives upside down and shatter our lives into pieces. Engaging in therapy...
I provide a safe place with an empathetic listening ear to empower people to make the necessary changes to find inner peace and improve their relationships and quality of life. I encourage people to use self-care and relaxation techniques, healthy boundaries, and practical changes to improve their relationship with themselves and others. With this comes improved emotional and psychological well-being while recovering from trauma, and stress, and working through life transitions and family confli...
Feeling better is right around the corner with the right guidance and tools. My first priority is to provide you support, to understand your greatest concerns, how your life has been impacted and to then create a plan with you to meet your goals. Depending on your needs, we may utilize several different modalities of treatment. Therapy is a collaborative journey and it’s not all science. It requires a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, compassion, and understanding. I will strive to...
I would describe my therapy style as eclectic. I collaborate with my clients to develop a strong therapeutic alliance. A balance between empathy, connection, and compassion is my approach to working with my clients. I want them to trust me and consider our time to feel safe and calm. I have worked for adult inpatient addiction programs, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings specifically applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy strategies. In addit...
My clinical experience has been gained from working with an extremely diverse population of people in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Depending upon what will be most helpful for you on a individual basis, my approach draws upon the principles of Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as several other therapeutic methods. I believe that the most important aspect of counseling is a positive therapeutic relationship based upon trust, safety, empathy and understand...