What people think it is:
• Talking to a therapist about problems.
What it actually is:
• Talking to a therapist about problems.
• Making changes to thoughts and behaviors.
• Psychoeducation.
• Building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
• Between session work.
• Learning and practicing coping strategies.
• Working on becoming less judgmental of certain thoughts and emotions.
• Finding a healthy balance while going through difficult life situations and increasing self-care.
• Increasing empowerment and mental strength.
• Improve overall wellness.
• Focus on personal growth.
• Helping to end the stigma of mental health illnesses.
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I’m a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. My focus is in treating anxiety, trauma and eating disorders via telemental health.
If you feel that we’d be a good fit for addressing you concerns, then reach out to me here.
On the side of being a professional counselor, I’m an endurance athlete mindset coach, working with individuals and groups all over the United States. Ultramarathon running is my passion and I enjoy teaching athletes how they can strengthen their mind.
If you’re a runner or an endurance athlete, maybe this service is something that you would be interested in? Like I said, it’s something that I’m passionate about, so I’d like to hear about your goals. Lets figure out how I can best support you as you strive for them.
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