ELEVATE COUNSELING SERVICES, LLC

My goal is to get individuals to a place where they can navigate their struggles with as little difficulty and anxiety as possible. We have to understand why we are feeling or behaving in certain ways before we can create lasting changes. Examining our experiences and how they have shaped our thinking patterns allows us to better understand ourselves. This process can help us become more authentic in relationships, learn how to accept circumstances out of our control, and remove barriers to reaching our goals. Identifying our values, beliefs, and how we best relate to others can help us create a reality that gives us comfort, joy, and purpose. All approaches to psychotherapy are valid and can provide individuals with beneficial insight and skills. Understanding this, my approach to therapy isn’t confined to one theory or practice. I view everyone I work with as a person going through a human experience and my job is to help them understand what works for them. Walk-and-Talk Therapy Walk-and-talk therapy is a form of mental health counseling where the therapist and client engage in sessions while walking, often outdoors in a park, on a trail, or other natural settings. This approach combines physical activity with traditional talk therapy, creating a more relaxed and dynamic environment that may help clients feel more at ease. Walking can also stimulate creative thinking, reduce anxiety, and promote overall well-being. It is particularly effective for individuals who may find it challenging to open up in a traditional office setting or those who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of being in nature. I also offer virtual therapy sessions. For pictures of some of the trails used click you can visit my profile on Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1349373). Supervision I offer individual clinical supervision for those working toward their Professional Counselor License (LPC) in Pennsylvania. My professional experience includes working at Western Psychiatric Hospital, resolve Crisis Services, American Red Cross, United States Peace Corps, in private practice, and in public education. I practiced self-guided and structured supervision covering case consultation, theory/technique discussion, transference/countertransference, diagnosis, continuing education, and systems theory.