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We believe in the art and science of therapy. Our goal is to help you achieve vitality, wellness, and resilience. We promise to create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment. It is our mission to leave you feeling confident in your ability to manage life and create positive change.

Hi! I'm Aleshia. I want to assist you in building a well-balanced life. If you are interested in more than traditional talk therapy, or you want to move off the couch and into a role as an active participant in your holistic health, then I am your person. I will assist you in creating a strong, resilient outlook where you become mindful of your present moment and the active director of your future. If you are ready, let's develop a solution-based plan where you can move out of your past and into a life of adventure, joy, and purpose.

I work with individual adults and couples from all economic, racial, sexual orientation and cultural sectors. It’s important to me that you feel safe, validated and supported in therapy. My goal is to help you realize your full potential and work through whatever it is that’s blocking you from achieving it. I take an action-oriented approach to therapy. I use EMDR, acceptance and mindfulness strategies to create life flexibility and long lasting changes.

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries and emotion regulation with a goal to attain individual wellness and meaningful connection. My specialization in relationship trauma extends to family, marriage, adoption, family of origin, LGBTQA, minority and other counseling arenas. I am experienced in evidenced-based modalities for trauma and emotional regulation.

I bring a compassionate and understanding, yet light playful energy to therapy. As both a therapist and a client, I have had the opportunity to both witness and experience the healing power of therapy. Throughout life we all encounter pain, traumas, and societal messages that shape how we interact in the world and disconnect us from ourselves. We often confuse these painful experiences and their fallout with who we are. Our true selves get buried under our pain, fear, and years of messages about who we “should” be. Therapy gives us the space to step back into our authenticity and reconnect to who we are.

BREATHE. CONNECT. TRUST. I arrived at this mantra when I thought about what I could "gift" to a client to carry with them on a daily basis. BREATHE: take 3 deep breaths and consider what you need to do at this moment - CONNECT: Reach out- to a close family member or friend or therapist and share your feelings TRUST: trust the process- you are feeling this and sharing these feelings for a reason, trust yourself.

Life seems extra challenging these days and it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck. Seeking support is the first step in choosing yourself and a step closer to living the fulfilled life you seek. So congratulations, you're already on your way! I strive to facilitate a welcoming space where clients may feel safe and understood while we work together to integrate personal strengths with research proven therapeutic practices propelling you towards your unique goals.

Stuck. Stressed. Stranded. I hear these words in my work to help many if not most of my clients. They come to me looking for something similar to what you may seek. They want help with movement that leads to lasting growth and change. In a compassionate, curious, and at times challenging relationship with clients, I aid folks to identify patterns among thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I work with clients to reach true insight, a new understanding that draws together the head and the heart. Insight promotes clients to access powerful strengths and wisdom and gradually turn new understandings into lasting growth and change.

V Frankl: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” My passion is helping disrupt the habitual autopilot of life in order to gain a sense of resiliency, purpose, and vitality. When experiencing burnout, acute/chronic stress, trauma, and/or chronic pain I work with you to restore balance in your life by processing stressors, trauma/triggers, and building in resources to increase resilience in the face of these barriers. This is achieved by working as a team: You are the expert of you and I bring the expertise of psychology.

We all want to feel confident and capable. However, sometimes life throws us a curve ball that we are unable to hit. This is when finding support is pinnacle to your success and growth. As part of your support team, I assist you in wading these murky waters and help you acknowledge your immense strength. My perspective is everyone has the capability of bettering themselves and improving their situation. My goal is to help you feel comfortable while gaining insight into these challenges and develop skills for positive change.

Because you are reading this, you have already taken the first step to make change. I believe the resources you need to meet your full potential are already within you. I help clients find and release their natural talent for healing. Together, we create a safe and supportive environment where you experience 'aha' moments about the obstacles keeping you from what you really want in your life. Friends and clients describe me as "genuine, someone you can trust, down to earth, and easy to talk to." Whether in the office or wilderness, I have devoted my career to helping people.

"What you seek is seeking you..." (Rumi). I feel profoundly honored to journey with you as we work together to transform the painful aspects of your life into insights that will heal you. I believe we - all of us - have an innate desire to be seen, heard...and challenged! Whether its the traumatic experience of abuse and addiction, the challenges of LGBTQ life, or depression and overall anxiety your life is meaningful and you are wired to heal! I will be your witness and your guide as we walk together to discover hidden strengths.

I'm often told that I'm easy to talk to. I have had my own struggles and I know how scary it can feel to be so vulnerable and uncertain of who to trust. I'm honored to have worked with so many people over the years in the most dire of circumstances and to have witnessed them transform their experiences into a life of purpose. I have worked extensively with teens, families and women in crisis. I have worked with many people suffering from schizophrenia and other related disorders. This was an eye opening experience in understanding how the mind works.

I started as a generalist, but have always been interested in people with uniquely built brains. I focus on assessment and therapy to serve the unique needs of complex people with ADHD, Autism and other neurodevelopmental and neurological differences from childhood through adulthood. Neurodivergent people often find that their identity is treated as a secondary diagnosis or a fundamental flaw that will go away if they can find enough "willpower" or "self-discipline." Maybe it's time for something different.

Has your teen closed up, stopped talking to you? Are they struggling in school? Are they isolating? You see they’re struggling but they won’t talk to you about it. Do you feel at your wits end, not sure how to help? It can be painful and frustrating to be doing your best yet still seeing your child struggle. Deciding to get help for your child can be is a powerful sign of love and commitment to meet your child's needs. Counseling is a very effective way to address struggle that come with the teenage years.

I am an experienced and empathetic Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I've worked doing one-on-one therapy, couples counseling, as well as working with struggling adolescents and families in wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding school, and residential treatment settings. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I love working with adults, teens, and families. Inspiring effort and transformations are what continually draw me to this work. I'm passionate about assisting people in their healing and growth.

Whether you are struggling with a challenging life transition, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction, I am interested in working with you to identify the source(s) of discord and give you the therapeutic tools necessary to grow beyond these challenges. I use a variety of methods to create lasting improvements including: cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness techniques, and EMDR. I adapt my style to best address your needs and ensure the most effective treatment for you. This can be an important time to overcome issues that have been holding you back from your true potential.

Do you often find yourself caught in repeated cycles or pattern in your life or in your interactions with others? These could be self-sabotaging behaviors, addictions, or reoccurring negative feelings about yourself. While you may consciously want something different, it can feel frustrating to know how to create change you are truly seeking. Therapy is a powerful tool that can heal repeated cycles of patterns and relationships that cause you dissatisfaction.

Are you tired of cookie cutter services that do not fit your needs or the needs of your child? Please join me in exploring what you or your child needs in in terms of ABA services, executive functioning skills and beyond. Apollo Counseling and Behavioral Therapy believes that the patient is the star of the show and wants to help you or your child fulfill their full potential.