Hello and welcome to your first step on your journey to healing and personal growth! As we move through life our unique experiences shape us into who we are. At times these experiences can leave wounds and unresolved issues that prevent growth. I work to help clients understand that this does not define who they are but is a piece of their individu
As a therapist, Charissa is committed to holding space for clients to address and explore a wide range of challenges, whether those present through relationships, anxiety, depression, spirituality, grief, or barriers preventing joy and peace. When experiencing difficulties in life, it can be common to believe that we are alone in our struggles. Cou
My approach to counseling is first to honor and respect each person, and provide competent & compassionate care. I practice from a uniquely Integrative Model: I combine medical & psychological & spiritual knowledge & over 25 years of experience to assist others to find relief, healing, understanding & awareness.
I provide solution to problems by using client’s strengths to combat challenges. I integrate the role of the mind, body, and spirit in therapy.I am a therapist who believes in the integration of all the parts that make people human. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am passionate about helping people reach their personal potential and heal underlying trauma. I am certified in several therapeutic interventions, such as Peter Levine's- Somatic Experiencing, Marsha Linehand's- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Pia Melody's Post-Induction Therapy(PIT), Mindfulness and an Existential belief system
My approach is to first honor the strength and resilience that exists within everyone. I have a profound respect for both the struggles and the victories every couple or person has experienced. It is my conviction that therapy is most helpful in a safe, compassionate atmosphere with an individualized, collaborative and goal oriented approach. Wisd
I really listen to individuals and get to the heart of what they are needing. People have difficulty being objective with themselves. I can be objective for them which can identify where they are stuck and how to rectify patterns. I enjoy working as a partnership with my clients in resolving whatever issues they are facing--whether a current diffi
My approach is a positive, encouraging, strengths based, glass half full approach. I do not believe in giving you a "disorder" like many practitioners. I believe we all have areas in life that need improvement in. My approach is a gentle, compassionate,empathic, calm , and safe approach.
I have over 15 years of experience working with bo
Dr. Swartout believes that the client is the agent of change, and the therapist is a facilitator of the client's work. She helps individuals through difficult periods and to maximize their potential. By using an effective combination of methods, she helps clients achieve a harmony between the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical asp
* I am not currently accepting new clients. I will start to accept new clients in February 2021*
You are worthy of happiness and contentment. You are deserving of peace of love.
There will be many times in an individual's life where they will come to a crossroad (a crisis, a new transition, trauma)- and will likely ask themselves "D
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