Hello, and welcome to what could be the next chapter of your life. The fact that you have made it here tells me that you are ready for change. Therapy can be intimidating and many times can feel overwhelming, but I am here to provide you with a safe space, one in which you will be treated with compassion and care. Through our work, I will strive to empower you by helping you recognize your strengths and resiliencies, which in turn will guide you into becoming the best version of yourself leading you to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. One of my goals is to teach you how to shift perspective by reframing negativity and refocusing on the power of gratitude. Through our therapeutic journey, you will learn to find meaning and purpose in your suffering while also gaining new insights into experiences, beliefs, and habits that are impacting your decisions in your daily life. I am blessed to do what I love for a living. It's my passion, my purpose, a gift given to me to share with others. I will forever be grateful for having the privilege to witness and validate the stories of so many. Stories that have the power to transform and the power to heal.

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

I hope that every client can walk away from therapy with a better understanding of themselves feeling worthy of love, and with a sense of internal peace. It is my goal to teach, guide and empower clients as they go through their healing journey exploring a pathway of self-compassion and self-care.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize several treatment methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, humanistic therapy, and solution-focused therapy. If requested, I am also passionate about providing a faith-based counseling approach that focuses on building spirituality and faith. I use therapeutic tools that focus on teaching coping skills and techniques that center around mindfulness, journaling, gratitude, and positive psychology. In addition to teaching these skills, I provide psychoeducation on mental health and mental wellness.

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

My mission is to provide therapy using a nurturing, humanistic, person-centered approach. Through my years of counseling experience, I have specifically worked with clients struggling with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, parenting issues, and low self-esteem. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who seeks to help clients find a meaning or purpose to life, despite the scars of their pain and suffering. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes a lot of courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

About Lucia Castaneda