Mission Statement

Healing, Growth & Living More Fully

At Ascent Somatic Therapy, I believe healing is about more than resolving the wounds of our past. It's also about discovering who we are beneath the patterns we've developed, reconnecting with our natural strengths and inner wisdom, and creating a life that reflects what we value most.

My work is guided by The Essence Model™, an integrative approach I've developed through years of clinical experience, personal exploration, and contemplative practice. The model brings together healing and personal growth, recognizing that while our experiences shape us, they don't define the whole of who we are. As we understand and release the burdens we carry, we create greater freedom to express our Gifts, live in Alignment with our authentic selves, and experience Flourishing.

I integrate Somatic Therapy, EMDR, Parts Work, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, nature-based approaches, and mental health nutrition to support healing and transformation. I see the body as a wise resource, ally, and guide, and incorporate mindful awareness, movement, and experiential practices to help clients access their own inner healing intelligence.

I especially enjoy working with individuals who have already done significant therapeutic or personal growth work and are ready to explore the next layer. Many of my clients are therapists, healers, and self-aware adults navigating life transitions, burnout, longstanding patterns, or questions of purpose and connection. Our work is collaborative, guided by curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to explore beyond what we already know about ourselves.

My approach honors the connection between mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Together, we explore what needs healing while also cultivating the qualities that support a fulfilling life: self-trust, resilience, authentic relationships, greater awareness, and the freedom to live in ways that feel true to who you are.

I offer a warm, supportive space, both online and in person, for those ready to deepen their understanding of themselves, continue growing, and discover what's possible beyond healing.

Introducing The Essence Model™

An Integrative Approach to Healing and Flourishing

I developed The Essence Model to bring together decades of clinical experience, personal exploration, and the therapeutic approaches that have most influenced my work.

Drawing from somatic therapy, EMDR, parts work, attachment theory, and contemplative practices, the model offers a framework for understanding ourselves, healing the burdens we carry, and reconnecting with our inherent worth and natural Gifts.

What distinguishes my approach is its emphasis on what becomes possible beyond healing. Alongside understanding and resolving painful experiences, we explore the strengths, values, relationships, and aspirations that help us live in greater Alignment with who we truly are.

The Essence Model guides my work at Ascent Counseling, offering a collaborative, individualized approach to healing, growth, and human flourishing.

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