(she/her)
Hi there, I'm Auria. Together, we can work toward bridging the gap between the life you have and the life you want. We will use our time in therapy to work through what has been holding you back, causing your anxieties, or making you feel less than your worth. Our therapy sessions will incorporate healing past traumas alongside accomplishing present goals. We will focus on self-care, mental well-being, and emotional awareness. I ensure my clients learn to successfully and confidently manage the things that initially seem like a struggle.
During the first session, I will check what prompted my client to initiate therapy and what "therapy" means to them. This discussion will help me understand my client's needs, so I can ensure each session is meaningful or empowering moving forward. Overall, I want my clients to feel that they are getting exactly what they intended to as therapy progresses.
I have a lot of experience working with victims of narcissistic abuse. Many of my clients are working on getting rid of patterns of people-pleasing, codependency, and/or anxious-attachment (all of which lead them to end up with someone narcissistic). I help my clients establish their goals, break patterns, and set boundaries. I ensure all of my clients have a better sense of themselves and learn how to listen to their needs.
Due to my background and experience, I prefer working with women, people of color, and individuals who are a part of the Queer/LGBTQIA+ community. I also specialize in working with clients from interracial households, in interracial relationships, and first/second generation households. Balancing multiple cultures is a difficult and unique experience, and I enjoy working with clients to successfully navigate that.
Other specialties
I identify as
Humanistic
I use a couple different treatment methods, but Humanistic is the most fitting for who I am as a therapist. In therapy, my clients and I review how they see the world and how the world sees them. We break down societal messages and messages that stemmed from relationships (romantic or parental) and separate them from true needs/wants/goals. I also use some CBT to connect my clients' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With this information, it's easier for clients to break unwanted patterns, update their thoughts, and have a better understanding of themselves overall. My clients will learn more about their strengths and gain the power to change their lives.