Mission
At Magnolia Counseling, LLC, I believe that interpersonal relationships are an integral part of life. In order to have healthy relationships with others, we first need to foster healthy relationships with ourselves, and often, this means focusing on prioritizing practicing our Christian faith. I believe that for us to have healthy interpersonal relationships, we need to not only learn relationship skills that include active listening, setting boundaries, appropriate confrontation and effective communication, but we also need to be open to change. Helping others learn to love themselves, while accepting the need to improve is part of the process of getting to know ourselves more. When we are willing to begin this journey, this can include learning more about our identity in Christ. Once we know our identity through the lens of faith, then the need for external validation diminishes.
While I do encourage clients to lean on their Christian faith, I primarily work with clients to understand the root causes of their struggles, such as, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, etc. In understanding underlying causes of the areas of life we want to improve upon, we can gain knowledge. However, here at Magnolia Counseling, clients are encouraged to go beyond knowing information. Clients are encouraged to learn how to apply it to their lives by being open to confronting maladaptive ways of thinking and being to increase in self-awareness. If we learn how to increase self-awareness, to regulate emotions and learn how to feel emotions without allowing them to rule over us or deny and suppress them, then we can increase our emotional intelligence.
If we are wanting to have more fulfilling lives, then we need to be open to changing ourselves and be open to growth. At Magnolia Counseling, I recognize the difficulty of being open to change and the fear that can come with change. However, I also know that hardness of heart can lead be the most harmful life for any individual. If the struggles of relationships, stress, grief, anxiety, depression and trauma have left a feeling of disconnect from yourself, your loved ones and more importantly from Christ, and you have a willingness to grow, then please reach out and let's talk.
What you can learn ...
Learn how to cultivate authentic self‑esteem and a grounded identity anchored in your faith.
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​How to give and receive love in a balanced, healthy way—and communicate those needs and boundaries clearly to others.
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​How to establish spiritual and emotional boundaries and navigate confrontation and conflict with confidence and integrity.
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​To recognize, challenge, and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel discomfort and maladaptive behaviors.
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To understand attachment styles—your own and others—and how they influence relational dynamics.
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How to accurately identify, validate, and express your emotions while applying effective coping mechanisms that promote deeper self‑awareness.
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​​Learn to regulate your emotional life through adaptive coping strategies, rather than resorting to defense mechanisms like suppression or projection.
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How to embrace accountability and expand your self‑awareness as an important foundation to personal growth.
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​How to uncover unresolved trauma and wounds that can negatively influence your life and relationships—and learn strategies to foster a healthier, more life‑affirming environment for yourself and those you love.
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​​​Explore the stages of grief—how they manifest in our lives and practical methods for processing them.
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Discover emotional intelligence: what it is, why it matters, and how it enriches not only your life, but also the lives of those you care about.
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If this sounds like it could be beneficial to you, then please reach out and schedule an appointment.
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What you can expect...
I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to ensure that you receive the most effective and appropriate interventions for your specific situation.
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In addition to traditional therapeutic methods, I embrace the Christian faith, thus, encouraging you to also lean on your faith while working on mental health concerns.
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I am dedicated to providing long-term and short-term support to help you maintain and strengthen your mental and emotional well-being beyond the counseling sessions.
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To learn and fully understand the difference in self-esteem, the way the world teaches, and self-esteem that comes from a place of faith and is rooted in your identity in Christ.
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I will stive to help you learn to validate yourself and increase self-acceptance, thus decreasing the need for external validation.
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Furthermore, you can expect that I will be committed to helping you learn how to let go of maladaptive behaviors that are contributing towards symptoms of depression, anxiety and more.
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If you are ready to do the hard but necessary work to let go of your old and unhealthy ways of being and thinking, then please reach out and schedule an appointment.
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