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For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

Augustin KendallA

Augustin Kendall

therapist
Online Therapy
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
Being witnessed in your whole story can be life-changing. I operate with the goal increasing your self-acceptance, agency, compassion, and confidence in navigating your life. In therapy, we will work at your pace and comfort level. I may make suggestions, but I will never tell you what to do—I believe you know what you need, and may benefit from some assistance in identifying it but I'll always trust you when you tell me.
Who am I really? How do I have better relationships? What’s the point of life? Is something wrong with me? Where do I belong? Can I heal? Are you asking yourself these questions? Are you ready to find some answers? Let’s co-create a space where you can find your internal compass, release your burdens (personal, intergenerational, cultural) and figure out what real change looks like. I’m here to help you embrace the intricate beauty and messiness of who you are. I bring to sessions boundless curiosity, caring challenges, and commitment to building trust at your own pace, all while keeping the focus on you. I am a trauma therapist at my core, and work a lot with folks who are navigating alternative sexualities and relationship styles (kink/BDSM, polyamory, ace, aro, you name it), living with chronic illness or disability, and exploring their gender (which is for cisgender folks too!). My approach is integrative in the sense that we will attend to your emotional, intellectual, and embodied ways of being. Are you ready to make meaning of your life in a way that integrates all of your experiences? Being witnessed in our whole truth can offer deep healing. I hope our work together will catalyze internal liberation, strengthening our shared path toward collective liberation.
Angela TouchtonA

Angela Touchton

LPCC, EMDR Certified
Online Therapy
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
Good therapy assists you into gaining insight into yourself and helps you gain the skills necessary to feel better. Don't hesitate to reach out!
In your career or personal goals, you've found success, yet a lingering sense of emptiness remains. Feeling stuck, you grapple with repetitive patterns and trust issues, keeping others at arm's length. Emotionally drained, self-doubt clouds your achievements, prioritizing others' needs over yours. Struggling to set boundaries in your personal life, you feel disconnected from your true self, seeking clarity and purpose. If any part of this resonates with you, know that you're not alone, and there is hope for change. I specialize in helping people just like you unlock new perspectives and rediscover inner strengths. Through our work together, you can expect to gain insight, emotional mastery, and a shift toward a more authentic life. If you seek relief from past traumas, want improved relationships, or long to regain a sense of control, I can help. I meet clients where they are and provide a safe space for exploration and growth. If you're ready for change - ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, I invite you to take the first step towards a brighter future. Let's work together to help you break free from what's holding you back and create the life you truly deserve. Find me at bluelotuscounselingllc.com
Kenia RijoK

Kenia Rijo

LCSW
Online Therapy
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
I am aware that considering seeking therapy is a big deal. Especially, if you grew up in an environment that told you to keep your problems to yourself or that it is viewed as a sign of weakness. Let us deconstruct those ideas that have not served us. We matter! As such we need to allow ourselves to be helped. I would tell someone that is hesitant in seeking therapy to give it a chance. At most, you will learn something about yourself that you did not realize before.
Welcome! My name is Kenia Rijo and I am the Founder of Mind, Body And You Therapeutic Services. I have over a decade of experience in clinical settings working with individuals navigating life transitions, identity and anxiety. I am fluent in Spanish which allows for one to be able to serve a large range of clients in their healing journey. In my work I believe it is important to work together to help you develop coping skills, reduce anxiety and stress, cultivate self-love and compassion, and find peace using a strengths-based and person-centered approach. But most importantly our relationship will center on building a better and healthier you as whole- in mind, body, and spirit. It can feel like life is happening too fast and you may feel like you need air to breathe. Together we can work on setting manageable and realistic goals. In the process of wanting more for yourself, you may miss all the small victories that are just as important. Let’s work together to allow you the space to become your authentic self.
Shira CollingsS

Shira Collings

Pre-Licensed Therapist
Online Therapy
For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?
I wish I could tell those who are hesitant to try therapy that I truly believe that anyone and everyone can benefit from therapy. Going to therapy does not mean that something is “wrong” with you or that you need to be “fixed.” It does not mean that you are “crazy” or “broken.” Going to therapy can be about gaining a deeper understanding of your identity and values, learning how to improve your relationships and better your communication, healing from trauma, navigating major life transitions, and so much more. Regardless of your background or circumstances, you deserve support and guidance through life’s challenges. 
My name is Shira Collings (she/they). I specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image distress, and those wanting to break free from diet culture. As a diet culture dropout myself, I am passionate about supporting others in finding freedom with food and body acceptance. I am also passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folx, as well as those with substance use and trauma histories. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the Health At Every Size paradigm and body liberation. It is also informed by feminism, disability justice, and queer and trans liberation. I believe that healing comes from feeling heard, seen, and valued, and I strive to create a space in which clients can express their full, authentic selves.