Our brains are divided: left side, right side. The left brain is logical, mathematical, the organizer, and the language side. I like to think of my left brain as a filing cabinet. I think of the right side of the brain like the bouncer outside of an exclusive nightclub. The right side of the brain is older and developed before the left side. The right brain is where you process emotions, color, and movement. When danger is near you “feel it” in the right side before the left can put words to it.  Anything that overwhelms the body is trauma.

Scheduling a therapy appointment is a big deal. As a therapist, I appreciate that it can be anxiety provoking to write that first e-mail, text, or make the phone call. I believe anyone that reaches out to contact me is brave. I am privileged to do my job because I get to hear people’s stories; and our stories are sacred. Here is a brief outline of what you can expect when coming to therapy.

Here are some pictures of the therapy room and waiting area. Connections is open and accepting new clients.

 This therapeutic space is sacred. The counseling office is more than just a room; it is an essential, safe place for growth and healing. It is a place that needs to evoke feelings of comfort and peace. My vision and dream for the 600 square feet of 122 S Main is that it will embrace […]