Somatic Therapists in Savannah, GA

I am an art therapist who enjoys working with adults. You or your child may be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, in relationships described as consensual non-monogamy, and/or doing gender & sexual identity exploration. I'm sex-positive, body-positive, anti-racist, and anti-oppression. I have experience working with Disabled/chronically ill people as well. I employ humor regularly (therapy doesn't have to be stoic, it can even be fun!). I believe therapy is collaborative, and you are in the driver's seat. You are the world's expert on your life. Let's find you the route to relief.

Relationship issues, need inner healing, searching for meaning, desiring transformation, or need help coping with everyday life? Today can be the start of a new journey and I am here to partner with you. Helping individuals and families successfully meet their relational, mental, behavioral, and spiritual health goals is why I am here. Covenant Counseling Services, LLC. was founded to create a platform where partnership to promote insight and empower whole-life transformation is paramount.

Everyone has challenges and struggles in life. It takes a courageous person to seek help!! Your healing can begin now! I will assist you in overcoming challenges in a safe, positive atmosphere. No judgement here. I am a skills based therapist that focuses on your strengths to formulate a plan to achieve positive change. Let me assist you with assessing your goals and teach you the skills to achieve them! It would be my sincere privilege to partner with you in your personal journey toward healing. There is hope and change is possible. I am honored to partner with you through your transformation!

Whatever prompts a person to come in for counseling (e.g., depression, anxiety, low self-worth), in addition to addressing the symptoms of psychological distress, I'm committed to helping people develop the ability to live their lives wholeheartedly. In my 10+ years of accompanying others on the threshold of major life passages, amid struggle, tragic loss, transition, and recovery from addiction, I look and listen for the wisdom to help my clients lovingly embrace who they are, skillfully face their circumstances, and consciously implement the inner psychological intent seeking realization in their life.

**I currently have a wait list and clients are seen online only** I work to empower women of all ages that live with generational trauma, were scapegoated as a child, or were raised by emotionally immature parents. As a result, these women feel numb, disconnected, and have difficulty exploring their inner experience. They are women that typically live with high functioning anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and low self-confidence.

We live in paradise! We have fallen in love with the easy-going Savannah and island lifestyle. And although there is so much beauty on the coast, we can still lose our way in life so that we can't see all of that peace and beauty surrounding us. Whatever the reason, we aim to help people get back on a meaningful path in life. As the Rolling Stones say, "You can't always get what you want. But if you try, sometimes, you might get what you need!"

My practice is a welcoming, safe space open to folks of any gender, orientation, race, or religion. People who work with me say they feel deeply listened to and understood. My approach rests in a trustworthy relationship and focuses on nurturing healthful developmental and coping skills, as well as identifying and resolving problematic patterns. My primary effort is to help each client achieve his or her personal goals related to what brought them to therapy.

I am here to help couples, families and individuals, overcome stress, and challenges in life. I am here to listen non-judgementally, compassionately and to offer insights when helpful. I enjoy working couples to them achieve balance and harmony in their partnership on every level, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Together we can work to achieve your life goals and overcome any obstacles.

I am currently accepting new clients. Let's talk, you are not alone! I am offering in person sessions and video sessions. I specialize in addictions and symptoms of trauma, depression and anxiety. I provide outpatient counseling services including individual, family, and virtual counseling. I provide Drug and alcohol evaluations for the court and probation. I provide DOT/SAP return to work evaluations and treatment to those in safety sensitive positions.

Note: I am not accepting new clients at this time, but I will have availability beginning in April. Feelings of anxiety, sadness, resentment, disappointment, and grief are moments that can teach us about ourselves - our ability to cope, to heal, to change, and to live fully in the present moment. These feelings are like messengers that show us where we might feel stuck. We respond to these moments based on our past experiences, our patterns, and our sense of self. You want to unlock a renewed sense of self-awareness, learn effective coping skills, and learn how to experience life's transitions with the ability to be present.

I am accepting new clients via telehealth only at this time. With over 25 years working in this field, I am adept at working with people experiencing a range of challenges in their lives. Expert in helping those struggling with life’s losses, traumas, and unexpected or expected changes. Specialization in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction, as well as bipolar disorders and psychosis type experiences. I hold LCSW licensure in both Georgia and NY states, enabling me to offer telehealth sessions to people in both states. Clinical supervision for LCSW and LPC candidates also provided.

As a clinician, I identify that taking the active step toward therapy is no small feat; This is why I look forward to collaborating with clients to develop a plan that empowers. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness and/or grief please know there is relieve and triumph on the other side.

**Individualized Effective Care at Reasonable Rates** Life has its twists and turns, whether you or your loved one is struggling with mental illness, grief, stress, trauma, addiction, behavioral or social issues, at times we all need to take a step back and seek assistance. You do not need to go it alone. Help is on its way, you just have to ask for it. I would like to assist you with whatever is making you feel overwhelmed, down, frustrated and/or anxious. In order to make therapy accessible I charge reasonable rates and have day, evening and weekend hours. My goal is to increase your quality of life.

*I OFFER EMDR INTENSIVES + WEEKLY SESSIONS* I wonder if you have sought feelings of fulfillment and security through pursuing external goals. If this hasn’t worked, maybe you strive to stay up and out of your pain with distraction or numbing - feeling unsafe in your body or the present moment. Perhaps you work to stay away from the parts of yourself you have learned are ‘bad’ and avoid feelings and memories that are scary and painful. Maybe you strive to feel ok by doing what you’ve learned you’re supposed to do, but rarely what you truly desire. This is not your failure! You’ve done what you needed to survive.

I specialize in trauma-related issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, and substance use. I also have a passion for helping people process work dissatisfaction, burnout, and career exploration.

It’s not easy asking for help. It can feel strange and scary to share what hurts. These first steps are some of the hardest, bravest steps we take. They can also be the most exciting, most empowering steps! These are your steps toward hope and toward healing! I am passionate about helping people find the hope and wholeness that is often lost when experiencing life’s challenges. I know that for so many of us, life gets messy, and before we know it, it feels like we’ve lost our way. I believe no matter how lost you feel, you are worthy and capable of finding your way to your best life and your true authentic self.

Do you struggle with anxiety? Past trauma(s)? Problems with your relationship with your body or with food? Are you struggling with your identity? Have trouble in relationships with others? Many of the clients that find me feel alone in their struggles, unseen, or unheard. They come often feeling hopeless or broken. Most are struggling finding peace with their bodies as a result of trauma. This can affect relationships with self + others, making life very hard, even excruciating, to navigate. So many I see feel shame, sadness, exhausted, or defeated. You are looking for someone that understands, has no judgement, + lived experience.