counseling & psychotherapy
What’s your story? I ask because my approach to psychotherapy is not about what’s “wrong” with you, but about what’s happened to you to shape your life and inform how you see the world. Therapy is about "healthy conversations," where you share your story and we join forces to help you recast the narrative so you move forward healing and whole.
I provide an affirming space, a sympathetic ear, insight and constructive questions to help you relate to and navigate your world. We'll identify and use your strengths to respond in healthy ways to life stressors such as relationship and work conflict, trauma, grief and loss, insecurity and change. My approach is grounded in theory yet responsive to your distinct needs. I view therapy through a narrative, multicultural, womanist lens; that means a heightened awareness of how culture and systems influence your life and your self- and worldview. Against that backdrop, we'll use our working relationship to explore how thoughts, feelings and actions are related, and how you can overcome obstacles to live, love, grow and thrive.
You can find me at Muse & Grace Mental Health Counseling Services in Manhattan. We are affiliated with Positive Psychology Associates, a collaborative of progressive and like-minded clinicians.
healthjones HEALTH COACHING
I take a holistic approach to wellness, which means I look at how all areas of your life are connected. Does stress at the job or in your relationship lead you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy keep you from exercising? On some level, we know that what you eat affects how well you feel and how well you live. I'll help you internalize that knowledge so you're instinctively making the healthiest decisions for yourself and your family every day.
Storytelling for Healing
Trained in Transformative Language Arts and Creative Arts for trauma treatment, I use narrative techniques to promote whole-body wellness. I am also a published author and journalist and draw from a long history of supporting women and men who seek to access and express their stories. Whether it's committing to a workshop or a writing practice, I'm here to help you get your perspective on the page.
presenting and Consulting
I have presented to dozens of professional, community, fraternal, faith and advocacy organizations in the last 20 years.
As a versatile a speaker and workshop facilitator, I bring topical wellness programming to businesses, colleges and organizations through interactive and engaging events. I can tailor a workshop or presentation to meet your specific needs.
Consider my extensive experience and let me know of your interests in developing relevant programming.