What should people thinking about therapy with you, know about you?

My approach to therapy is about more than just learning coping skills. I focus on identifying and tackling the root problem, not just managing symptoms. When we experience trauma or emotionally distressing experiences, our mind and body can get "stuck" there, causing us pervasive distress in the present. I blend experiential and relational therapy interventions with EMDR to tailor therapy to your unique needs and help you get "unstuck." You can expect to be welcomed with warmth, acceptance, and humor. My goal is for you to walk away feeling deeply seen and understood, with new insights to apply to your everyday life outside of therapy. We will work together to establish a collaborative space for self-discovery and growth. Together, we can identify and work through issues and patterns that may be keeping you stuck. We will work to reduce the distress you are feeling, so you can be present and engaged as the best version of you.

Many of my clients come to me feeling alone, unfulfilled, and wanting something different out of their relationships. They are often feeling burnt out, struggling with impulsivity & procrastination, feeling “not good enough,” holding themselves to unrealistic standards, feeling weighed down by what’s happening in the world, repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns again and again, and confused about who they are after spending so much time trying to be something else for other people.

I have a personal history of insecure attachment, various chronic conditions including chronic pain,I also am on the spectrum as highly sensitive person and my Myers Briggs if infj, my son has moderate ADHD which requires medication, family members with cancer that requires extensive medical support and ageing parents gives me unique lived experiences of a variety of life "things" . Between my education, trainings, and lived experience I'm uniquely qualified to truly have empathetic understanding to be able to help each client with a variety of conditions.

Do you struggle with feeling alone? Have you been experiencing bouts of sadness , grief, or intense anxiety? Do you have ADHD or autism and are not sure how to live a more fulfilling life? I have extensive expertise in various neurodevelopmental disorders , disability, chronic conditions, depression, anxiety, life transitions and career counseling. I will work to help each individual client using a variety of techniques in a collaborative and caring way. My style tends to be collaborative, warm, attachment focused mixed with a dash of acceptance commitment theory.

That I genuinely care about others.  

 I have 15 years experience providing clinical services to children, adolescents and adults.   I utilize different forms of therapy to meet your needs.  

Humor is important to me, I believe laughter can be a cure for a lot of things and I tend to incorporate this into my therapy style. Sometimes my sense of humor is dark and sometimes it's cheery. I also believe that clients are the experts on themselves and my role as a therapist is often to just help guide and support. I feel passionately about encouraging the existing strengths that you already have inside you. As a therapist, I believe the key to therapeutic success is in the relationship between the therapist and the client so I put much emphasis on building connection and relationship to my clients.

Hello and welcome! Taking the initial step of finding a therapist and beginning the journey of healing can be scary and awkward at first. I am glad you are here. At Creative Growth Counseling, LLC you'll find compassionate Tele-health therapy services utilizing a blend of traditional talk therapy, creative techniques, and humor. I enjoy working with variety of ages and issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, attachment issues/relationship struggles, and many other unique and personal challenges. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are in their lives by encouraging existing strengths and healing wounds to support the emotional growth of each individual need. If you're looking for personal growth, healing from past wounds, or just wanting a safe space to express yourself I will listen empathetically, help you access the strengths you already have inside you, and help you learn to find new ways to grow through what life brings. I am honored to be let into the life of each person I work with and value the therapeutic relationship most importantly. I am always humbled and amazed at the resiliency and strengths that I am shown through my work with others, and I thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with me. - Meag Hisscock, LCSW

Connecting with my clients and meeting them where they are is important to me. This means I have no one size fits all prescription to working with clients. While the theory I find most helpful is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I am prepared to use several different approaches to meet client needs.

As a teacher of Deaf/HoH students, I was often frustrated with attempts at finding mental health providers who could communicate with my students in their preferred language. Throughout my years as a mother and teacher, the importance of addressing mental health early and effectively became painfully apparent. In my quest to find ways to support my children and my students, I found a new passion. Returning to graduate school was a scary endeavor, but one I am so glad I chose. Now I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, able to provide mental health counseling services to hearing people and Deaf/HoH people in whichever mode of communication they prefer. It is my honor to be invited into the lives of my clients and walk with them through their mental health journeys.

Therapy is a process by which an individual begins to see how they can create a life worth living, and I am honored to walk with you on this journey. Clients can expect to experience curiosity and enthusiasm during sessions, and feel challenged when faced with new perspectives that prompt an exploration of thought patterns or longstanding beliefs that do not serve a purpose for them anymore. The goal of therapy will be to develop the skills and tools to uncover your potential and build mastery.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, practicing virtually in New York City and New York State. I provide individual psychotherapy to clients across the lifespan from the emerging young adult population to those with a few years of lived experienced behind them.   I am a graduate of Columbia University with a Master of Science degree in Social Work, completed intensive foundational training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through the DBT Training Program and Lab under the direction of Dr. Andre Ivanoff.  I received additional training in prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing and behavioral activation training in my studies.  As a post-graduate, I pursued further advancement   based in evidence based practices of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT (through the Beck Institute), DBT, Emotionally Focused Treatment, and Complicated Grief Treatment (through the Center for Prolonged Grief at Columbia University), with additional focus on mindfulness based practices and traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy. I believe in fully supporting my clients to be the drivers of their own life and I’m the GPS — I can help you arrive to where you want to be, and I empower you to make choices that feel most effective, validating and free spirited.  

I’m very laid back! Therapy is not a “one size fits all” find of thing. I love to let my clients lead the session; if you’d prefer to color or just chat and listen to music one day, that is totally fine with me. Whatever you need to feel supported and cared for.

Trauma-Informed Adolescent and Young Adult Therapist

As a grounded and positive therapist, I will be there with you as we safely explore your experiences, patterns and fears for how they might be limiting your life in the here and now. This work will identify your strengths, connect with your core values and help you use your power to get closer to who you want to be, no matter what life throws at you.

Life can be tough and there is so much that isn't under our control. Getting overwhelmed with emotions or self-critical thoughts only adds unnecessary suffering and therapy can help. I utilize a collaborative person-centered perspective that recognizes your expertise in your life. My practice is based upon use of mindfulness, narrative, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve function in daily life. All of the work that I do is rooted in empathy and I am passionate about assisting clients through work, home and family stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, disability, grief and other life transitions.

I am very easy to work with as I set a safe environment where I remain unbiased and no judgement and being empathetic people find it very easy to open up to me and I have a very strong success rate so let’s get started today I can’t wait to meet you!

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I also specialize in addiction, however I am only offering couples therapy and look forward to hearing from you soon

I allow you to be you. You do not have to pretend or be someone that you are not. I see that you may be hesitant and reluctant to speak with me, and that is okay. I want you to know that you have a safe, confidential space where there is no judgement, no embarrassment, no loneliness in the process. You will receive the very best support for you and only you will know what will be best for you. I want to help you, with your guidance, to be the best you for a life that desperately needs you. 

Mr. Rock is a mental health specialist, certified behavioral health coach and counselor-in-training in Alabama. He has completed his training in both psychology and clinical mental health counseling at Jacksonville State University. Mr. Rock has experience in behavioral health inpatient and outpatient settings working with children and adolescents, adults, and the senior population. As a behavior health specialist in an inpatient setting, Mr. Rock has served individuals with various behavioral and psychiatric disorders, such as mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, and neurocognitive disorders. He also has a passion for serving children and adolescents and has experience assisting those with ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders, impulse-control disorders, depression, and anxiety disorders. In addition, Mr. Rock has researched discounting, impulsivity, and impulsive-control disorders. His approach is central to the person's focus and having an empathic, holistic, and preventive view of the person’s health and well-being