Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in 06512

In a caring and supportive environment, you can explore your internal and external landscape .... at your pace and in your way. My role is to help you reconnect with your source of strength and resilience. I am dedicated to empowering you to navigate the demands of today's complex reality. Life presents us with tough challenges, and we do not have to "go it alone". I will work with you to identify and utilize your core strengths and resilience, bringing you closer to living the life you want. We will create a roadmap and tools so you can reach your desired destination.

“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, it is my hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story, will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth and positive change. I bring an authentic, humorous, empathetic warmth while also challenging you too show up fully and bring your most present self. Through our therapeutic relationship and with you, the expert of your own life at the helm, we will access your many strengths to navigate each given moment.

Does your life feel stagnant? Do you find that decision making has its challenges? Do you lack coping mechanisms to navigate through life’s difficulties? Do you believe you can make the necessary changes to improve your life? Rai of SonShine Wellness provides the space for individuals, to get the help that they need in a reverent, empathic and confidential manner. We understand that there will be shifts in our lives that are unexpected and unavoidable and no two individuals are the same, so we tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you that help normalize the often awkward experience of looking for help.

Whether mental distress manifests as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or life event stressors, understanding the nature of the mind itself and developing coping techniques to calm waves of agitation is of paramount importance. As mental distress is diminished through counseling techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques, then present issues can be examined collaboratively at a pace that feels comfortable. Successful change must be growth enhancing but not overwhelming. Personally, I find yoga and meditation powerful for self renewal.

Life is hard. Sometimes it feels like you are the only one in possession of this truth. We are fellow travelers. Growing through the difficulties and challenges of life can sometimes leave us feeling alone, unseen and unloved. You sometimes begin to question yourself and wonder if you are your illness, your disease, your circumstance, your trauma. You are not! In my practice, I offer compassion and the reassurance that life is worth living even at the darkest times. I offer my expertise and guidance in developing effective coping skills in solving life's challenges, healing old wounds and recovering broken relationships.

When an individual is abusing substances, often times it manifests itself as chaos, unpredictability, and complete confusion. As a result, not only is the individual tormented, but the suffering extends to their family and loved ones. When this happens, confusion, anger, fear, and other uncomfortable emotions frequently arise in all parties involved, as a solution to this overwhelming problem seems unfathomable. To compound this issue, the substance abuse treatment industry can be incredibly difficult to navigate. Having worked in a wide variety of substance abuse treatment settings, I can help with this process.