Compassionate expertise,
focused on you.
Compassionate expertise,
focused on you.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy offers a safe and confidential space to explore personal challenges, emotions, and goals with the guidance of a skilled counselor. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, therapy provides tools to better understand yourself and develop healthier coping strategies. Through this supportive process, individuals gain clarity, build resilience, and work toward greater emotional well-being and balance in their daily lives.
Trauma Therapy (EMDR)
Trauma Therapy (EMDR), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals heal from traumatic experiences. EMDR works by targeting distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, allowing clients to process the past in a safe and structured way. This therapy has been shown to be highly effective for those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related symptoms. Guided by a trained therapist, EMDR helps individuals release the weight of past experiences, regain a sense of safety, and move forward with greater resilience and emotional balance.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help individuals manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and improve their overall quality of life. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT has since been proven beneficial for a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-destructive behaviors. Through skills training in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, DBT empowers clients to find balance, resilience, and a greater sense of control in their daily lives.
Co-parent Counseling
Co-Parent Counseling provides a supportive space for separated or divorced parents to work together in the best interest of their children. With guidance from a trained counselor, parents learn effective communication skills, conflict-resolution strategies, and cooperative parenting techniques that reduce stress and improve family dynamics. The focus is on creating consistent routines, fostering respect, and ensuring that children feel secure and supported by both parents. Co-parent counseling can help minimize tension, strengthen collaboration, and build a healthier foundation for shared parenting.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship Counseling offers couples a safe and supportive environment to explore challenges, strengthen their bond, and build healthier patterns of communication. Whether you are facing ongoing conflict, navigating a major life transition, or simply seeking to deepen your connection, counseling provides tools to resolve issues with empathy and understanding. Guided by a skilled counselor, partners learn how to express their needs more effectively, rebuild trust, and foster mutual respect. The goal is to create a stronger foundation for lasting, fulfilling relationships.
Addiction Counseling
Addiction Counseling provides compassionate support for individuals struggling with substance use or other addictive behaviors. Through a safe and nonjudgmental process, clients gain insight into the underlying causes of addiction, develop healthier coping strategies, and build the tools needed for long-term recovery. Counselors work alongside clients to address both the physical and emotional aspects of addiction, offering guidance, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way. The focus is on restoring balance, strengthening resilience, and empowering individuals to reclaim control of their lives.
Family Counseling
Family Counseling helps families navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen relationships in a supportive environment. Whether facing conflict, life transitions, or stressors that affect the family dynamic, counseling provides tools to foster understanding, resolve disagreements, and build healthier patterns of interaction. Guided by a trained counselor, family members learn to listen with empathy, express themselves more effectively, and work together toward solutions. The goal is to create a more harmonious home environment where every member feels valued, respected, and supported.
How the Process Works
1 . Consultation
We’ll chat on the phone for 15 min to get a better sense of what’s going on and how we can help.
2. Schedule a session
If we believe we have a great therapist match for you, we’ll schedule your first therapy session!
3. Intake paperwork
You’ll complete a few questionnaire and other documents so we can hit the ground running.
MEET THE TEAM
LAURI SHANNON
LCSW, LMSW, MCAP
AMANDA EFFERTZ
MS, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
ALAYNA DUMET
Administrative Assistant
