New to Grow
Hello! My name is Cetara, and I am deeply passionate about working with women who have experienced trauma and are ready to reclaim joy, confidence, and a sense of wholeness in their lives. It takes courage to slow down and examine the experiences that have shaped you. Often, unresolved trauma weaves itself into our present lives—impacting how we react, our ability to be vulnerable, how we communicate, our expectations, physical health, and, most importantly, how we see ourselves. My path into counseling began when I recognized the impact of trauma in my own family and felt called to help others break these cycles. I believe that when one individual heals, it can open the door to freedom and healing for an entire family system. I bring a strong background in community mental health, with experience supporting individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, including Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. I have also worked extensively with survivors of sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, gun violence, and individuals navigating grief and loss. In addition, I support clients experiencing co-occurring disorders, chronic pain, physical health challenges, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, and a wide range of women’s issues. If you are ready to do the work, I am ready to walk alongside you in healing. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your journey toward growth and restoration.
During our first session we will discuss your counseling goals, review assessments results, and discuss your background and history. The first session will primarily focus on me getting to know you and aspects of your life, so I can create a blueprint to help you reach your goals. This will provide a strong foundation for future sessions where we will process current struggles, and I will give you feedback and equip you with tools to improve areas of difficulty.
The word that comes to mind that best describes me is balanced. I am very personable and easy to talk to, but at times I will challenge you in order to help you grow. I truly care about you as an individual and desire to help you heal, which is why I provide accountability as well as a listening ear. Counseling is a deeply personal process, and I strive to create a space where you feel empowered, supported, and respected in your choices. I approach therapy as a collaborative partnership—we are a team. Together, we will work to reduce symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and help you move toward your personal goals. I utilize an integrative, trauma-informed approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s needs. Modalities may include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Insight-Oriented Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, among others.
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