Helping Hands, Healing Hearts Counseling Services
.....Providing a helping hand for living a better life.
Hours
Monday- Thursday, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Fees
Initial Assessment/Evaluation
$200
Individual Therapy Session
$150
Accepted Payment Methods
Insurance Plans Accepted
Therapeutic Focuses of Emotional Wellness
LGBTQ* and Gender Affirming Care
I am deeply committed to providing a supportive environment for the LGBTQ* community. A key focus of my practice is gender-affirming care, where I create a safe and welcoming space for transgender, gender-diverse, and gender non-conforming individuals to explore and understand their gender identity and expression. Since 2014, I have dedicated myself to helping individuals navigate their unique journeys. My goal is to support you in living authentically and wholeheartedly, guiding you in exploring your personal identity and empowering you to move forward in life on your own terms. Together, we will cultivate a therapeutic space that honors your experiences and aspirations, fostering both growth and self-acceptance. Throughout the years, I have participated in numerous conferences and trainings and volunteered with various community organizations, as part of my commitment to this vital work. I am also a member of WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health), enabling me to better support individuals seeking additional gender-affirming healthcare.
Dr. Brené Brown and The Daring Way™
Since late 2015, I have integrated Dr. Brené Brown’s research on shame, authenticity, and wholehearted living into my practice to help clients live their best lives. In 2017, I attended intensive training and achieved certification as a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, which has deepened my ability to support individuals in exploring themes of vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness. This work invites individuals to examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be holding them back in life while identify the new choices and practices that will move them toward more authentic and wholehearted living. The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and cultivating daily practices that transform how we live, love, parent, and lead. Together, we’ll create a supportive space for you to embrace your journey toward wholehearted living.
Trauma
In 2012, I trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to provide evidence-based trauma and I completed certification in 2014, solidifying my commitment to helping individuals heal. In 2016, I became a Life is Good Playmaker, further enhancing my ability to support children in overcoming the effects of childhood trauma through play and creative expression. In 2019, I completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) under Dr. Karen Alter-Reid at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies. This specialized training allows me to effectively address trauma and various stressors, providing a comprehensive approach to healing. EMDR is an evidence-based technique that facilitates the processing of distressing memories, enabling the individual to gain new perspectives and develop healthier coping strategies, as part of the journey toward healing and emotional well-being.