" I specialize in relationships! I have been a therapist for over thirteen years and continue to learn everyday. I believe therapy is more than simply listening. I will actively listen, reflect, and challenge you, your partnership, or your family to grow. I am also trained in ART which is a procedure that heals using bilateral eye movements to shift sensation and emotion, peeling it away from the images that cause the discomfort."

"Whether you are struggling with self-esteem, weight loss/gain, low mood, anxiety, food, relationships, or questioning your place in life, I can help. It is easy to find yourself keeping up on appearances; not only trying to look your best physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Learning how to balance what you need/want and what the world is asking of you is possible and will create space for you to grow into a more authentic you."

"I view therapy as a process of understanding and healing. Often times we discover that there are parts of ourselves that we do not acknowledge, we cannot acknowledge, because the pain is too great. Finding a balance between acceptance and change, while sustaining compassion, can help us grow stronger.Therapy work needs to be done together, in a safe space, at a safe pace. I have seen the impact of trauma on daily life...and I have seen people heal by doing this work. I would be honored to be a part of your process."

"I am an artist and therapist (she/her) who helps people create the lives they want to live using art and creative expression in therapeutic and educational ways. I help people develop meaningful relationships with their problems in order to transform difficulties into creative projects that move them towards preferred ways of living and being. I am passionate about co-creating a world of possibilities and positive growth to foster well-being. My work honors people's knowledge and perspectives and seeks to connect them with the things they give value to and treasure."

"I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (#21952) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (#303042). I work from a trauma-informed, harm reduction perspective. I am queer identified and use she, her and hers pronouns. I specialize in working with people with a history of trauma or adversity, people with substance use concerns, LGBTQIA + people and people living with or impacted by HIV. I use a variety of approaches in therapy, based on individual needs and preferences as one size does not fit all. Some of these approaches include: Relational therapy, ACT, CBT, AEDP, IFS, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy."

"For many of us, living fully in the present moment is hard to do when pain from the past forces itself into our daily lives. That pain can come from past abuse or neglect, rejection, disappointment, grief, a serious medical condition, feeling different or never fitting in, losses that may accompany aging or other life transitions, or the accumulated assaults of racism, sexism, homophobia or any other "ism". My goal as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Becoming Safely Embodied Practitioner is to work together with you to help you learn to live more fully in the present moment, free from the pain of the past."

"Are you discouraged or lonely? Do you find it difficult to be kind to yourself? Do your relationships feel unmanageable? Do you feel as if your creativity is stifled? You don't need to keep it all inside. I know how important it is to be heard without judgement. I am good at identifying hidden strengths... strengths you may discount due to self-criticism and emotional pain. We can work together to help you love yourself so that you may be able to fully experience the love of others and accomplish the things you hope to accomplish. I offer support and encouragement to help you gain a more positive perspective on your life. "

"I help people who feel they can't trust themselves around food but are fed up with attempts to diet or otherwise restrict themselves with food. Maybe you are unhappy with your body but feel like you've exhausted all the efforts to try to change it. Perhaps you've found yourself stuck in a pattern of trying new diets or "lifestyle changes" only to find yourself falling face-first into a plate of brownies time and time again. You're made to feel that it's your fault for lacking "willpower" when in fact, 95% of people who intentionally lose weight will regain it all back plus more within 5 years. "

"*Please note: end of September 2019-early January 2020 NLC will not be taking on new clients due to maternity leave. Greetings! I am passionate about working with individuals, families, and youth. I believe that everyone holds the key to healing and finding new pathways of happiness and success. I empower clients to see their strengths and work from a model that focuses on growth. I like to incoporate mindfulness, gratitude, and goal setting into my sessions. I am here to lead and guide, and unveil the authenticity and power that lives within each person. I look forward to working with you!"

"I have over 29 years of experience providing competent, compassionate, respectful psychotherapy. Using a whole-person, culturally sensitive approach, I help people look at their strengths and areas for growth. I provide individual therapy at this time. I also created Watering the Heart-Root: Workshops, Songs, & Chants for Emotional & Spiritual Well-Being. These are healing tools to help us grow into our fullest, happiest, and most authentic selves. They include original songs & chants for singing and meditation, plus 2-hour workshops and an 8-session course to deepen well-being. (For more information see Groups & my website.)"

"Being human can feel like such difficult work. How to live life fully awake and alive, openhearted and embodied? It can seem like an insurmountable task when we are confused or stuck, and desperate for some opening. I provide companionship and guidance to support you along your road, to find acceptance and an open heart amidst change. I help you to access different ways of internal knowing in order to come through experiences of grief, loss, shame, relationship challenges, spiritual crisis, physical health issues and trauma, to a greater sense of purpose and a life fully lived. "

"I am passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals who are managing both physical and mental health conditions or couples/families going through various life transitions, and relational stress. We don't exist in isolation, especially when on the long journey of chronic health care. I work within an integrated and collaborative care model, viewing the problem from a holistic standpoint and alongside other members of the care team in order to best serve all areas of the client's life. What does this chapter of life look like? What is possible?"

"I see individuals and couples. One of my strengths as a therapist is working respectfully with men who would rather not be in therapy. I understand why many men are skeptical about therapy, or uncomfortable talking about feelings, and I do not get judgmental or impatient about this. Men who are concerned that in couple therapy they might be ganged up on and blamed will find that I don't this, to them or their partner. And of course, I also enjoy working with women, and with men who are comfortable with therapy!"

"I have special interest in working with issues of terminal illness, grief loss and transition with children and families. I work with children with attachment, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral issues. I work with women issues surrounding self- esteem and personal growth. I have an extensive background in theater and the arts. I incorporate nature, animals, drama, art and play into my therapies with clients. My work also focuses on treating PTSD and anxiety. I incorporate trauma informed care into my work. I believe healing is possible and I am here to walk the path with my clients to a place of growth and positive change."

"I am a relationship therapist that specializes in working with sexuality. I have more than 8 years experience as a sex educator working from a sex-positive feminist lens. I have worked extensively with queer (LGBTQ), non-monogamy and kink communities. Queer, trans, kink and body positive communities and theorists inform my professional disposition. I specifically enjoy working with clients exploring gender identity, couples and individuals that are navigating communication issues, and issues related to life-stage dynamics and body change as it relates to their sexual identity."

"When life gets hard, we can find ourselves on autopilot, feeling alone while straining for connection, looking for someone we can trust. As a counselor and as a human, I passionately pursue these connections and help others achieve them as well. With curiosity and understanding, we can work together, reflecting and connecting to find a sense of meaning. Working toward this sense of meaning builds trust; building this trust helps us find hope."

"Everyone, at different points in life, experience circumstances and issues that cause despair, grief, fear, stress, anger, confusion, and a host of other responses that negatively impact the quality of our lives and relationships. My goal is to create a safe and comforting context in which people can share their burdens, overcome specific problems, & heal from psychological injury. Please contact me if you are struggling with such issues as depression, anxiety, loss of a loved one, career transitions, work performance, divorce, spiritual issues, sexual compulsivity, or recent trauma."

"You are considering divorce and fear how it will affect your children. Or you're divorced and met someone and want to blend your families, but are worried about the difficulties that blending brings. These family transitions are full of significant challenges such as grief over the breakup of the family, confusion over stepparent roles and responsibilities, hostile co-parenting relationships, jealousy of ex-spouses or stepchildren, and more. You want happy and healthy relationships with partners, exes, children, and stepchildren. You hope for a sense of "we-ness" as a new family unit and crave peace and balance in the future."

"I believe all of us are on a journey and we are not alone. We live in relationship to other people and there are seasons of life when those connections require reaching out for help. My goal is to work with you to create a safe therapeutic relationship where, together, we can explore your unique journey, focus on your inner strengths, and determine where you want to be. My work is rooted in a commitment to social justice with particular focus on race and gender. I approach therapy through mindfulness and a focus on the whole body, and utilize strengths-based, narrative, and attachment theories. "

"I have had the honor of supporting others in healing and growth for over 10 years, in a variety of therapeutic settings. As a relational therapist, I'm passionate about working with teens, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in supporting those who have been touched by adoption, grief, loss, trauma, and hurt from religion, as well as people who desire increased connection, to explore personal identity, and to find an authentic belief system or spirituality. I create an open and inviting space for others to engage in deep introspective reflection that helps foster creativity, authenticity, and expansion. "