HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH

CONNECT. AWAKEN. EMBODY

 

WHY KYANITE?

Kyanite is the stone of attunement. It is formed under great pressure. It has calming & grounding properties, helps balance the subtle energies and aids in removing emotional blocks, along with helping us find our voice, it also evokes wisdom and awakens intuition.

Essentially, these qualities also are some of the underlying treasures we have within ourselves that help us relieve much of our suffering and allow us to thrive. By weaving mind, body, & spirit into mental health for an integrative approach, we too can unearth these attributes & become more fully embodied joyful humans.

COME AS YOU ARE…..

All of you is welcome! You are worthy to live the life you desire- you are worthy of thriving! You are more than your trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, & struggles. As a practitioner, I believe in your own inherent knowing to bring forth the answers, transmute wounds into wisdom and find the resolution you seek. I am committed to being a wise companion on your journey & to providing a loving compassionate container for your process.

“Every human has a true authentic self. Trauma is the disconnection from it. Healing is the reconnection to it.”

~Dr. Gabor Mate

Hi, I’m Elise

I’m so glad you’re here. I am a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC). I see my role as counselor as guide and companion on your personal journey. I am deeply committed to helping you remember your most authentic self through our work together so you can heal, grow & thrive. I work with an experiential and somatic lens that allows for spaciousness and meets you where you are.

My specialties lie in treating PTSD, Complex PTSD, Collective and Ancestral trauma, anxiety & depression. I hold an M.A from Naropa University in Mindfulness based Transpersonal Counseling with certifications in EMDR, Nature Based Interventions and Heartmath. I also have additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic experiencing, hakomi, ancestral trauma healing and compassionate inquiry. I am also a IKYTA Kundalini Yoga Instructor and have a Trauma Informed Yoga Certification. I have completed Imago level 1 relationship therapy training and am excited to extend my offerings in this realm.

I am a nature lover and enjoy spending time outdoors with my family. I love seeing live music. I am passionate about and have been involved in yoga, meditation, and spirituality for over 10 years, personally and professionally. I look forward to serving you!

MY OFFERINGS

  • INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

    I recognize the courage it takes to embark on a therapeutic journey and to say YES to your self growth. I will work with you to meet your individual goals and in a way that feels resonate for where you are and where you’d like to be. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions. I utilize an experiential approach to healing, which includes a variety of somatic psychotherapy modalities, internal family systems, gestalt , mindfulness tools & yoga techniques all held within in a safe container and within a trauma informed lens.

  • EMDR

    EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the client to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.

  • YOGA & MINDFULNESS

    Mindfulness techniques bring us into the present moment and allow us to tap into our “observer selves.” Being in this state helps us be less attached to our emotions and witness them as fluid instead of a fixed part of our beings. Yoga and mindfulness help us expand our window of tolerance and teach us healthy coping skills. Trauma informed yoga provides choice, tones the vagal nerve, expands our capacity for self compassion, and helps us reconnect to our bodies. Reclaiming our inherent wisdom and sovereignty in our bodies liberates us from all the less than ideal memories & emotions that have been stored there over time.

  • ECO THERAPY

    Eco therapy utilizes nature as a tool and co-regulator of the nervous system. Being in nature restores balance to the mind and body and helps us reconnect to self as a part of nature. Ecotherapy benefits include a boost in mood, improved focus, increased problem solving skills and creativity and is inherently mindful- which has it’s own benefits as well. I offer nature based mindfulness groups as well as individual Eco therapy sessions or eco therapy can be built into your treatment plan based on your needs.

Integrative Couples Sessions;Restore Conscious Connection

Couples counseling that integrates Imago relationship therapy with a somatic & nervous system lens offers a powerful approach to healing and connection. Imago therapy focuses on the unconscious patterns partners bring into their relationships, often rooted in childhood experiences, which shape how they react to each other. By becoming aware of these patterns and the experience of the other, couples can foster deeper empathy and understanding and reclaim connection.

Additionally, a somatic & nervous system perspective enhances this process by recognizing how trauma and stress are stored in the body, influencing emotional responses and interaction styles. Many conflicts trigger the nervous system’s fight, flight, or freeze responses, leading to miscommunication or emotional shutdown. Through somatic awareness and regulation techniques, partners learn to identify physical sensations linked to emotional reactions and develop skills to calm the nervous system.

Combining these approaches helps couples not only intellectually understand each other’s experiences but also reconnect on a biological level. This integration promotes safety and attunement, allowing partners to break habitual cycles of reactivity and create more conscious, compassionate interactions. Ultimately, couples counseling through Imago and somatic nervous system frameworks supports deeper healing, resilience, and intimacy. This approach recognizes that emotional experiences are deeply connected to the body’s physiological states. Most conflicts and misunderstandings in relationships are not just cognitive or verbal but are influenced by how each partner’s nervous system responds to stress, threat, or connection. With a focus on healing the space between through dialogue, mindfulness and empathy, we have the power to weave a new tapestry of our love.

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