How have you been doing lately...really? I often find that we ask this question a lot to one another and often respond with a surface "fine". But we aren't always fine and this is why therapeutic support is so essential to all of us at various times in our life like any other essential personal maintenance that we receive on a regular basis. In my practice I enjoy helping people find their voice to speak to whatever obstacles are in their life with truth and personal power. Accessing this voice can transform lives and help people who feel alone, sad, anxious more connected as they are first connecting with themselves. I enjoy working with various modalities in my practice and operate from the belief that spirit in conjunction with physical and mental well being is a more holistic course of action to help people on their healing journeys!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session I like to ask about what are the expectations for our work together and briefly discuss the various modalities I utilize in treatment. The first session is about establishing a strong foundation so that the client feels safe and that the treatment can build from clear understanding of what is actually happening. The hope is that the client and myself begin working as a team together to get to the heart of the matter(s) that are to be addressed and support the client on their desire to heal.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize various traditional psychotherapy techniques derived from modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalytic, and much more. However, the foundation of my practice also utilizes alternative healing methods such as Hypnotherapy, Reiki Energy Healing, Dream Interpretation, and other spiritual work that involves connecting to various energies that the client feels comfortable with incorporating into their healing. I combine all of these styles in my practice and intuitively access each resource tailored to the need of my client.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My biggest strength and powerhouse in treatment is my intuition. It is through my intuition that I guide each session to seek what is in each client's best interests. I also have a very nurturing aspect to myself that client's report feeling very warm and caring while still challenging them to reach their intended goals.

About Dr. Charla Afoa, EdD, LMFT