Hello! I'm Morgan, a licensed professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist. At the heart of my work is a deep caring for lives and bodies in transition; centering people and their values within their own unique story. Transitions can hold great meaning in our life, but they can also be overwhelming, painful, or jumbled with feelings of grief and loss. I integrate values work, mind/body approaches, and traditional talk therapy to support self-reflection, grounding, and resiliency. I believe in a person's self-wisdom, and aim to help people create their own processes for understanding, communication, and values-based decision making. My work holds space for the experience of medical trauma; chronic, progressive, and advanced illness; chronic pain; end-of-life care, and grief/bereavement. I work with patients, caregivers, families, and friends who are impacted by illness, life-transitions, and loss. Transitions show up in many places in our daily lives, not just the “big” events! I also work with children and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, Autism, and relationship concerns to find creative, new approaches to authentic self-expression and addressing their needs as a whole person.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first sessions together will be about getting to know each other and build a sense of safety for engaging in the therapy process. We'll work together to figure out what pacing, session structure, and communication style work - as well as discuss preferred modalities. I'll guide an overview of the concerns you want to address, and collaboratively set goals for our work together.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I am a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, which is the use of the body, movement, and creative expression in psychotherapy to promote the mind-body integration for a sense of wholeness and wellness. I utilize an integration of verbal and body-based approaches, including ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and mindfulness practices. I am also a trained grief counselor and values-based advance care planning specialist.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Many people worry they are either "too much", or that their problems aren't big enough for therapy - I value each person's experiences as meaningful, powerful, and valuable. I promise to always show up as myself, with transparency and curiosity, and I will hold space for the heavy and the mundane all the same. In particular in my work, I hold space for bodies in deep transition, dying, death, and grief. I am committed to research, advocacy, and education regarding values-based medical decision making, collaborative medical care, serious illness and end-of-life conversations, and the importance of ritual and community during grief.