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My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and holistic. I believe that each person's life experiences, relationships, and cultural identity impact their mental health and healing. Every person has the potential for growth, and I like to build on a client’s current strengths. I incorporate education, prevention, self-care, and mindfulness-based interventions into my therapy sessions. https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/individual-therapy daily 0.75 2022-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6207caa0b35a6d278929c7a3/f791db08-a26a-4d6d-9284-a0ff430c8d2f/IMG_1187.jpeg Individual Therapy - Individual Therapy Individual therapy starts with a thorough intake where I learn about who you are and what contributed to you reaching out. I will ask about your personal and family history as it relates to the issues you want to address. Together, working as a team, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, identify your strengths and areas for growth, and develop goals for your treatment. Therapy with me will consist of a supportive relationship where I take a holistic approach to your healing and recovery. I often utilize mindfulness practices in session and assign homework between sessions. Most people find that meeting weekly or biweekly is most helpful in making progress toward their goals. Many people experience improvements in 6-8 weeks, while others may need to engage in therapy for 6-12 months or more. One of my goals for therapy is to get you to a place where you no longer need therapy! https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/theoretical-orientation daily 0.75 2022-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6207caa0b35a6d278929c7a3/58eddf8c-1f03-4a09-a56b-7efed7901c8c/FullSizeRender+%281%29.jpg Theoretical Orientation - Theoretical Orientation I use Relational-Cultural Theory to frame my understanding of what you are experiencing. Relational-Cultural Theory integrates interpersonal, feminist, and culturally-competent theories of counseling. All of my work is trauma-informed, where your consent and collaboration are vital to the therapy process. I also use evidence-based strategies such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy. https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/bariatric daily 0.75 2022-05-02 https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/transgender-evaluation daily 0.75 2022-04-28 https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/new-get-in-touch daily 0.75 2022-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6207caa0b35a6d278929c7a3/38802429-c089-4e66-b83f-901d255fef58/Abby+Website+Photo-17.jpg Get in Touch https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/bariatric-contact daily 0.75 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6207caa0b35a6d278929c7a3/38802429-c089-4e66-b83f-901d255fef58/Abby+Website+Photo-17.jpg Bariatric Contact https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/transgender-contact daily 0.75 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6207caa0b35a6d278929c7a3/38802429-c089-4e66-b83f-901d255fef58/Abby+Website+Photo-17.jpg Transgender Contact https://www.healingconnectionscounselingconsulting.com/lifestyle-medicine daily 0.75 2022-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6207caa0b35a6d278929c7a3/1651107594691-5605N3QH8A15CHI605S4/unsplash-image-NTyBbu66_SI.jpg Lifestyle Medicine - Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) Group interventions can be very effective for behavior change. The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is the most comprehensive, evidence-based, lifestyle medicine program with 70,000 people completing the program worldwide (Morton et al, 2014). As a Trained Facilitator, I lead CHIP groups when I have enough interested clients or when an organization wants to offer the program to their members/customers/staff. Participants will learn how to cook healthy meals, engage in more physical activity, and become active participants in managing their own physical and mental health through lifestyle changes. CHIP is an 18 session, 12-week intervention offered in a group format. Video modules provide education on lifestyle medicine topics with a trained group facilitator offering on-going support and additional interventions. Multiple studies (over 31) published in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals demonstrate that CHIP participants experience significant reductions in symptoms of depression, cholesterol, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke risk and weight (Kent et al, 2013; Mechley & Dysinger, 2015; Morton et al, 2014; & Rankin et al, 2012). In a randomized control study of 348 participants, CHIP participants reported a 64% decrease in depression symptoms 6 weeks after program completion and a 34% decrease in depression symptoms 6 months after program completion (Morton et al). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6207caa0b35a6d278929c7a3/1651107756861-BTX0ERLJ74GBG2SOFXQX/unsplash-image-GdTLaWamFHw.jpg Lifestyle Medicine - Lifestyle Medicine Lifestyle Medicine is a growing field of evidence-based approaches to treat and reverse lifestyle related illness and disease. We know that “more than 80% of chronic conditions could be avoided through the adoption of healthy lifestyle recommendations,” (Bodai et al, 2017). The key areas that are addressed in Lifestyle Medicine are nutrition, exercise, sleep, relationships, and stress management. Successful programs have a team of providers that include behavioral health providers, physicians, and patient educators trained in Lifestyle Medicine interventions. Mental health providers serve a vital role in lifestyle modification by addressing underlying emotional concerns and barriers to change, increasing motivation, and teaching people effective change strategies. I am available to integrate Lifestyle Medicine approaches in therapy sessions. Through individual therapy, I can help you identify safe, realistic, and healthy goals to address lifestyle related illnesses. We can explore the barriers in your life that have interfered with your past efforts and develop, or improve upon, healthy habits to help you make progress toward your future goals. 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