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Welcome to the Blue Lotus Garden of Healing. At Blue Lotus, we offer a holistic approach to therapy, grounded in clinical expertise and ancient healing wisdom. My work is deeply informed by my personal journey and extensive clinical research, and I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a variety of mental health challenges. Below are the services and specialties I offer, with the goal of empowering you to heal and evolve into the most authentic version of yourself.
Mission & Philosophy
At Blue Lotus, my mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. I guide clients through a transformative journey of self-awareness, balance, and resilience. By exploring early life experiences and emotional patterns, we can break free from old cycles that no longer serve you. This path of self-discovery fosters personal growth, healing, and the power to create positive changes.
I believe in empowering you to move beyond mere survival and into a life of flourishing. By combining clinical expertise with genuine care, I’m dedicated to helping you unlock your potential and embrace your true self.
It is the struggle itself that brings out the innermost powers, the powers of redemption.
My Specialties Include:
Trauma/PTSD
Addressing the emotional and psychological impact of past trauma, helping individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Anxiety
Treating generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and related disorders with a holistic approach to restore calm and emotional balance.
Depression
Supporting individuals through depressive symptoms, helping them build emotional resilience, and regain a sense of purpose.
LGBTQ+ Issues
Providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to navigate the complexities of their gender identity, sexual orientation, and the challenges that may arise from societal stigma, discrimination, or internalized struggles.
Trans Affirmative Care
Offering specialized guidance for transgender individuals navigating gender identity and transition, fostering self-acceptance, resilience, and well-being.
Neuroscience of Interpersonal Relationships
Understanding the role of neuroscience in how we connect with others, offering insights to enhance relationship dynamics, communication, and intimacy.
Restorative/Trauma-Informed Yoga
Integrating yoga with trauma-informed practices to support emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. This method helps clients reconnect with their bodies, release tension, and cultivate mindfulness.
Therapeutic Approaches
I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of my clients. My approach is trauma-informed and designed to empower you through compassionate guidance and evidence-based practices. These methods include:
Neuro-Psychotherapy
A holistic approach combining neuroscience and psychotherapy, which helps in rewiring the brain and processing emotional experiences for greater resilience and healing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A structured, time-limited therapy focused on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to improve emotional responses and behavior.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helping clients embrace their emotions and thoughts, while committing to actions aligned with their values for a more meaningful life.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
A therapeutic approach designed to help individuals regulate emotions, improve interpersonal skills, and manage distressing situations effectively.
Somatic Exercises
Techniques focused on the mind-body connection to release physical and emotional tension stored in the body, aiding in healing from trauma and stress.
Mindfulness
Practices that enhance awareness and presence, helping individuals cultivate emotional balance, reduce stress, and foster self-compassion.
Services Offered
I offer a range of therapeutic services tailored to meet your unique needs. Together, we will work to address any challenges you're facing and support you in building a life of balance, well-being, and authenticity.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions focused on helping you explore your emotional world, build resilience, and address personal challenges.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy for teens and young adults, helping them navigate the complexities of adolescence, build coping skills, and develop emotional intelligence.
Couples Therapy
Helping couples work through communication issues, intimacy concerns, and relationship challenges to foster connection and understanding.
Family Therapy
Working with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, healthier relationships.
Medication Management Referrals
If needed, I can refer you to professionals who specialize in medication management for mental health.
Clinical Supervision for LAC/LSW
Offering supervision for Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC) and Licensed Social Workers (LSW) working toward licensure.
Consultations for Helpers & Healers
If you're a fellow practitioner seeking to deepen your knowledge of trauma, somatic experiencing, or trauma-informed yoga, I offer consultations to help you enhance your therapeutic skills.
Clinical Focus and Conditions Treated
I specialize in working with individuals facing the following challenges:
Trauma and PTSD
Helping clients process traumatic events and develop tools for emotional regulation and healing.
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Using a combination of therapeutic modalities to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks, and restore emotional balance.
Depression and Mood Disorders
Offering support for those experiencing depressive symptoms, helping them to rebuild a sense of purpose and vitality.
Transgender and LGBTQ+ Issues
Providing affirming care for individuals navigating their gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationship dynamics.
Stress Management
Teaching techniques for managing chronic stress and building coping strategies for daily life challenges.
Emotional Regulation
Supporting individuals in learning how to regulate intense emotions, fostering healthier emotional responses.
Grief and Loss
Offering compassionate support for those navigating grief, helping them find healing and emotional restoration.
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Helping caregivers, healthcare workers, and those in high-stress professions recover from burnout and compassion fatigue.
Relationship Issues
Providing couples therapy or individual therapy to address communication challenges, intimacy concerns, and other relational difficulties.
Self-Esteem and Confidence Building
Helping individuals overcome self-doubt and build a healthy sense of self-worth and confidence.
Chronic Pain and Somatic Symptoms
Using somatic therapy techniques to address the mind-body connection in chronic pain, illness, and physical symptoms rooted in emotional experiences.
