Hello, welcome to your wellness journey. My name is Mareesa, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. Over the years I have worked with a variety of populations to assist my clients in their journey. I have provided individual and group therapy to children & adolescents in foster care, adults with mental health and substance use disorders, and adults in the correctional system. I am currently providing individual and group therapy to adults 18 years old and up.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My main therapeutic model is holistic therapy. Holistic psychotherapy is an approach where the therapist does not see the client as just a diagnosis but, a complete integrated person. As such, mental health can be impacted by all aspects of life which include the physical health, support systems, work/school environment, spirituality, etc. Discourse in any of these areas will negatively impact the state of your mental health. I believe a holistic approach is the most effective way to achieve overall wellness.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
A holistic therapist helps their clients work toward optimum wellness by evaluating and providing strategies for mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health. To do so, they often assess factors such as sleep, diet, exercise and other lifestyle features for each client. They might suggest strategies such as meditation, mindfulness and alternative health therapies and provide guidance for their use. Holistic therapists might work as part of a care team for patients in a healthcare setting, depending on the context and their background.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Through the utilization of traditional talk therapy and using a variety of holistic treatment methods, I help clients work toward optimum wellness by evaluating and providing strategies for mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health. In doing so, I will assess factors such as relationships, work environment and other lifestyle features for each client. A key component is to identify their strengths. We all have untapped strengths and wisdom that we don’t recognize and fail to utilize in our quest for wellness. It is not always possible for us to recognize our strong points. I help my clients to identify how their strengths can be used to help them overcome some of life’s challenges.