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My clients tend to be holistic in orientation. They are motivated, and seek to get unstuck then to grow personally and spiritually.

Through Life Stages: offers an array of services including but not limited to individual, children, couples and group counseling, crisis intervention, grief and loss therapy and conflict resolution. Dr Kaufman uses state of the art Mental Health Assessments. The Assessment includes a comprehensive social history, referral information, diagnostic impression, significant findings, and recommendations for treatment. A thorough Mental Health Evaluation like this is the best way to help yourself, your child, and your family. As a Professional Counselor Isabel E. Kaufman is experienced, knowledgeable and able to help!

In a culture infatuated with the idea of growing up, moving forward, and transcending the difficulties of being human, many of us are longing for a return to our deepest and wildest natures. We are longing for that sense of being home in our bodies, in our lives, and on this earth that sustains us. Yet, it can be difficult to find spaces and practices that help us look beyond the overt into what is happening beneath the surface of things— to understand the mythic dimension of our lives through symbols, dreams, stories, body, and imaginal work.

As the famous psychotherapist Irvin Yalom once wrote, “I believe that a different therapy must be constructed for each client because each has a unique story." Cascara Integrative Therapy PLLC is comprised of Jessica Irwin, MSW, LICSWA and Sarah Matsuura, MA, LMHC. With over 10 years of combined experience in the mental health field, we recognize that there are several approaches to healing based on individual needs. Our goal is to provide collaborative and holistic care to each individual we serve with compassion and dignity.

I work extensively with past/childhood trauma, divorces, family conflict, grief, and fear. The focus of my work is about acknowledging and releasing the beliefs we develop about ourselves from events that occur in the past that are hindering our True selves for flourishing in the present. As an original life coach and counselor of 40 years, I help people see all possibilities and make a greater vision of themselves, their unique talents, gifts and abilities. I have been teaching seminars, workshops, and private sessions for my whole career. My unique healing modality, "The Clearing Process", is the basis for all 24 of my workshops.

There is no one-size fits-all approach to healing. My therapy programs are specifically tailored to help each unique individual. Sometimes you are just a shift-in perspective away from resolving an issue you have struggled with for years; allowing a total transformation to how you experience life. I specialize in helping those with issues of fear, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, health/wellness troubles and addiction, but am available for a wide variety of other issues as well. Through the sacred process of uncovering, healing and releasing old beliefs, you can re-discover who you really are & find peace, hope and lasting serenity.

About With 23 years of counseling experience, I have found my passion, working with people who have had a significant loss or are making a life changing transition. For the past 10 years I have worked exclusively with grieving people. Witnessing amazing post-traumatic growth through small intentional steps the clients have adapted and integrated into their lives. Working to find strengths which are in each and every one of us in order to help clients heal through growth and acceptance.

Do you want to live your life as who you truly are rather than who you think you ‘should’ be? Overcome the thoughts that tell you you're not enough, aren’t deserving or that there’s something wrong with you. Release old patterns that take you to the same places, relationships and feelings over and over again. Heal your past, relieve anxiety and fear and feel happier, more peaceful and powerful, more confident and inspired. Feel more deeply connected, - body, mind and spirit. Fulfill your passions, your divine purpose and live the life you are truly meant to live. The power to bring these changes into your life is within you

The clients I seek to work with are couples, families, and adult individuals who are open to the challenging process of personal growth. People who seek to deepen connections, expand knowledge beyond what you think you know, and have the capacity for curiosity. Clients who seek to experience emotions authentically in the therapy setting and between sessions make the most progress and live more satisfying and peaceful lives. I am a Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

My greatest hope as a counselor is to provide you with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I view my clients ultimately as their own expert in their lives and see my role as working alongside you to help you name and undercover any roadblocks that might be keeping you from living the fuller life you want to live. I strongly believe that we all need help from time as to time as people in this world and consider it an honor to be a part of walking alongside you in the counseling profession.

I believe that focusing on your felt-sense and physical experience of life provides a more comprehensive healing approach. Using awareness of the sensation cues our bodies send us can allow us the presence of mind to sit with and move through our current issues and past traumas with our own internal wisdom and gentleness. Approaching yourself with curiosity, sensing, and awareness will allow release, recognition, and a sense of safety moving forward. I approach each session from a body-based perspective, bringing your awareness to what your body remembers alongside the narrative addressed within talk therapy.

My practice is based on the premise that any issue presented in therapy has deep emotional and psychological roots. At times these roots are recognized; mostly, not. The clients who achieve the highest degree of success in terms of resolution of presenting issues, personal growth, life satisfaction, and relationship enhancement are those who are willing to overcome resistance and emotional discomfort in order to root out the painful, dysfunctional origins of their presented issues, The courage, persistence, and resilience displayed during their therapeutic journey serve them well.

Whether you’re looking to heal wounds, understand your role in the world, or develop practices to support a lifetime of wellbeing, I offer a non-judgemental space to explore what it means to be you in a complex world. We will not only examine the broader systems and dynamics that have informed your life story, but work together to explore your sense of self, obtain clarity about how you got here, and develop a pathway to healing and acceptance. Drawing from research on neuroscience and mindfulness, I will help you increase attunement with your body and its unique safety signals.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in couple therapy and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. I deliver LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed care. All folks deserve to feel fully heard and seen in therapy, and I work to create a space to bring your full self into therapy. My approach is collaborative, interpersonal, and culturally tailored. You are the expert on your own experience. Thus, I hope to partner with you to offer structure, support, and skills to process your thoughts and emotions and to progress towards your goals.

Healing and growth can take place when we are unconditionally present with the challenges in our life. To heal and move beyond our suffering we must undertake an honest process of self-examination. Baby steps may be required. Everyone has the key to their own healing somewhere within, for within all of us there is a knowing and a creativity that has the answers to our struggles. It is my job to be a compassionate safe support assisting you in finding your own answers and joining you on a journey to find the solutions to your issues that are deep within you.