Services

• Ever wonder why individuals seek out therapy?
• Ever ask yourself, "What can therapy do for me"?

 Individual psychotherapy, or talk therapy and counseling, offers clients a way to work one-on-one with a therapist to identify their symptoms, discover any underlying issues preventing progress or relief, and equip them discover practical and achievable goals to experience lasting change. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.

Problems helped by psychotherapy include difficulties in coping with daily life; the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, like the death of a loved one; and specific mental disorders, like depression or anxiety. In therapy, clients will overcome issues and will develop  strengths, build new coping skills, and gain an understanding of the roots of their issues and develop plans that will prevent or limit their symptoms from becoming unmanageable. 

***My moto is NOTHING CHANGES, IF NOTHING CHANGES...WE NEED TO TRY SOMETHING NEW TO ENCOURAGE CHANGE AND SEE IF IT WORKS!***

• Have you noticed any changes in your child/teen’s personality, grades, or friends? 
• Has your child or teen been experiencing some difficulties in school
• Have you noticed any unexpected changes at home? 
• Are you worried they may not have the necessary tools to handle stressful events? 

All of these questions and more go through our heads as parents on a weekly sometimes daily basis. I want you to know that you are not alone in these feelings and thoughts. It’s not easy being a parent and trying to understand let alone provide all your child’s needs, especially in today’s world. 

I believe everyone has a unique way of handling stressful situations and we want to help your child/teen find theirs. Children/teens are dealing with issues like Covid, anxiety, depression, and trauma among others. My goal in therapy is to ensure your child/teen doesn't feel alone or like no one cares about them.

Are you ready to help your child/teen feel heard and understood? Would you like your child/teen to begin the school year without the dread or anxiety they experienced last year? If the answer is yes, then it's important to schedule an appointment.

• Do you experience intense emotions and don’t understand why? 
• Do you find yourself experiencing intense feelings of sadness or anger?
• Are there days you don't want to get out of bed or you experience feelings of hopelessness?
• Do you find yourself getting irritated or annoyed easily? 
• Or perhaps you feel riddled with anxiety and panic? 

Depression, fear, panic and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. 

• Do you experience intense emotions and don’t understand why? 
• Do you find yourself feeling sad, angry, irritated, and annoyed? Or perhaps you feel riddled with anxiety and panic? 
• Have you ever wondered if the trauma or life events that you have experienced are impacting your quality of life? 
• Are you tired of being hijacked by your emotions, and long to find inner strength and peace?

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. I can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. 

Many of us have experienced trauma in our lives. There are many types of trauma sexual or emotional abuse, natural disasters, and car accidents. There is also another type of invisible trauma that many have experienced from their school, place of employment, friends, and even family that makes you feel bad about yourself. This type of trauma happens when the negative messages received from our environment turn into messages that we now tell ourselves like “I’m the problem or I’m worthless and no one will ever love me.” 

I can help you unpack the influence of trauma and life events. The journey begins by building a safe and caring therapeutic relationship where you will be able to RECOGNIZE, ACCESS, and UTILIZE your inner strength. 

• Counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. 
• Do you feel like you are in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes, the same arguments, and the same struggles? 
• When you look at your partner do you wonder "How did we get here?" or "Can this be fixed?” 
• Do you feel like you have lost a sense of self within your relationship and are wondering how you can find yourself again? 
• Do you wonder why certain types of situations trigger a particular response within you or your partner? 

I can help you find the answers as you work with your partner to reach your shared goal of a healthy relationship. This journey will include a range of emotions, as well as enlightenment about your partner. I will work with you to create a safe haven from the world within your marriage. No matter where you are in your relationship journey, I can help you navigate the process. Whether your goal is to work on repairing trust, effective communication, increase intimacy or operate more as a team then you have come to the right place.

Online sessions are held from the safety of your own home for all sessions. All Sessions Are 50 Minutes.

Client Portal-Simple Practice

The client portal will allow you to have access to:

• Billing documents such as invoices, statements, and superbills
• Make any payments due 
• View any upcoming appointments scheduled with your therapist 
• View all practice policies, and consents that were signed 
• Sign any new forms sent to you by the practice 

Simply visit the https://serenitybytheseacounseling.clientsecure.me main client portal page, where you will be prompted to enter the e-mail address associated with your account (this will be the same e-mail address you provided during your intake). 

Once you've done so, you will receive an e-mail from Simple Practice with a secure link that will take you directly to your specific client portal page. This eliminates the need to remember a username and password to access your file, while still keeping your information protected.  

If you don't receive your link please check your spam/junk folder.