Specializing in Affirming Care for all individuals, partners, and groups with an awareness of intersecting identities that make up the whole of a person. Affirmative Counseling and Psychological Services, LLC is a Black, Queer, Woman Owned Mental Health Private Practice that provides counseling and psychological services to clients throughout the state of Florida.
Under the gaze of social justice, inclusivity and authenticity we hope to meet each individual at their present places of struggle, distress, and/or pain in addition to celebrating in their successes and triumphs as they embrace the constant change of life's many mysteries.
We offer services to all individuals though specialize in working with Queer, Black and POC populations around issues such as identity development including intersectionality of identity and other parts of self, relationship challenges, work-life balance and career struggles, as well as healing from trauma.
We recognize that these issues often manifest with symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, sleep issues, and poor relationships with food, all areas that we assist individuals in understanding better, coping with, and managing in positive ways.
Under the gaze of social justice, inclusivity and authenticity we hope to meet each individual at their present places of struggle, distress, and/or pain in addition to celebrating in their successes and triumphs as they embrace the constant change of life's many mysteries.
We offer services to all individuals though specialize in working with Queer, Black and POC populations around issues such as identity development including intersectionality of identity and other parts of self, relationship challenges, work-life balance and career struggles, as well as healing from trauma.
We recognize that these issues often manifest with symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, sleep issues, and poor relationships with food, all areas that we assist individuals in understanding better, coping with, and managing in positive ways.
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Licensed Psychologist, Current Resident of Gainesville, FL and Owner of Affirmative Counseling and Psychologist Services, LLC.
To me, therapy is a sacred and unique space where change is not just possible, it is inevitable.
I am grateful and fortunate to be able to walk with my clients through some of the most exciting and heart breaking life experiences that humble me as a human being.
My approach to therapy is best described as collaborative and relational with attention to viewing adults through an attachment lens.
To me, therapy is a sacred and unique space where change is not just possible, it is inevitable.
I am grateful and fortunate to be able to walk with my clients through some of the most exciting and heart breaking life experiences that humble me as a human being.
My approach to therapy is best described as collaborative and relational with attention to viewing adults through an attachment lens.
Therapy one-on-one is a great opportunity to begin exploring your struggles and begin the process of self-discovery and healing in a safe and confidential space.
All parts of you will be welcomed into the counseling space and you will feel a collaborative relationship between yourself and the counselor.
Individual therapy is best for someone who is ready to dig in and do some hard work.
You don't necessarily need to have a clear path laid out for what you hope to gain (and this may even limit your ability to move in a direction you didn't realize was possible) but most individuals find they get out of therapy what they put into it.
All parts of you will be welcomed into the counseling space and you will feel a collaborative relationship between yourself and the counselor.
Individual therapy is best for someone who is ready to dig in and do some hard work.
You don't necessarily need to have a clear path laid out for what you hope to gain (and this may even limit your ability to move in a direction you didn't realize was possible) but most individuals find they get out of therapy what they put into it.
Relationships are hard and complicated though some would say they are the only thing that truly matters in life.
Learning how to not just exist within our relationships but also to grow and thrive is a challenge for even the best relationships.
Relationship therapy is an opportunity to attend to the connections most important to us and get support and feedback in a safe space.
With the help of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) your relationship will benefit from a deep dive into the basic human attachments that drew you to you partner and help you reclaim the intimacy that helped you feel safe.
Learning how to not just exist within our relationships but also to grow and thrive is a challenge for even the best relationships.
Relationship therapy is an opportunity to attend to the connections most important to us and get support and feedback in a safe space.
With the help of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) your relationship will benefit from a deep dive into the basic human attachments that drew you to you partner and help you reclaim the intimacy that helped you feel safe.
Workshop/Presentation: $200/hour, 5 hour minimum (including both preparation and delivery of workshop or presentation).
Yes, on a case by case basis.
I believe therapy is an investment of time, energy, and resources by me and my clients and I enjoy talking with prospective clients about ways to balance these.
When you call to schedule your appointment you will be provided information about fees for service and reminded that I do not accept insurance.
I do offer a discount for those who want to pay for multiple sessions in advance.
Yes, on a case by case basis.
I believe therapy is an investment of time, energy, and resources by me and my clients and I enjoy talking with prospective clients about ways to balance these.
When you call to schedule your appointment you will be provided information about fees for service and reminded that I do not accept insurance.
I do offer a discount for those who want to pay for multiple sessions in advance.
Often individuals can be on the fence about starting counseling for a variety of reasons.
If you have any questions, concerns, or general wonderings about me and/or my approach to this work or you have a general inquiry to make please use the form to the right to reach out via email and I will get back to you within 48-72 hours.
If this is an emergency please dial 9-1-1 or call the Alachua County Crisis Center at (352) 264-6789.
Please note that email is not a secure way to transmit sensitive information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or general wonderings about me and/or my approach to this work or you have a general inquiry to make please use the form to the right to reach out via email and I will get back to you within 48-72 hours.
If this is an emergency please dial 9-1-1 or call the Alachua County Crisis Center at (352) 264-6789.
Please note that email is not a secure way to transmit sensitive information.
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