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Shae Pugliese, a therapist at Forward Counseling, prioritizes building strong connections with clients. She acknowledges the difficulty of finding a therapist and emphasizes creating a safe space for healing. Her techniques include trauma-informed care and mind-body practices to help clients move beyond coping and achieve their goals.
Read MoreDoes negative self-talk or life changes bring you down?
Therapy can help! Joshua Dotter, LMSW at Forward Counseling, uses various techniques to help clients understand themselves and their experiences.
Build trust, safety, and self-compassion in a non-judgmental environment.
Develop strengths, set goals, and navigate challenges to increase fulfillment in life.
Read MoreSeeking a path to self-discovery and inner peace? Quinlan Rhodes, a mental health counselor at Forward Counseling, tailors her approach using creative techniques like art therapy and meditation to help clients achieve their goals and cultivate fulfilling lives.
Read MoreElizabeth “Liz” Ferzacca, LMSW of Forward Counseling, offers profound insights into the transformative nature of life transitions. With a focus on holistic self-healing and building strong relationships with oneself, Liz helps individuals facing various life challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant life changes. She combines a range of therapeutic techniques to create a safe and supportive space for clients. Let's delve deeper into Liz's perspectives on life transitions and learn how these pivotal moments impact our lives and well-being.
Read MoreHeather Brooke is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over ten years of experience. She offers teletherapy for individuals aged four and older in Colorado, Georgia, and Tennessee, as well as in-person sessions in Tennessee. Heather offers neurofeedback intensives and life coaching for couples, families, and groups nationwide. Born and raised in Central Texas, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an Associate of Arts in Business from the University of Phoenix, as well as a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. She is a member of the Chi Sigma Iota National and Professional Honor Society, the Colorado Counseling Association, and the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Read MoreRashelle Reynolds is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in marriage and family therapy. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, and relationships. She uses her skills and tools to assist clients seeking peace and internal joy, providing a warm, safe space for clients to be themselves. She believes in the importance of peace and security for everyone.
Read MoreSarah Catherine Trumbull is a holistic therapist who believes healing comes from relationships and creating a safe environment for clients to feel heard and cared for. She works with individuals of all ages and walks of life, particularly those experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief, low self-worth, trauma, and other life adjustments. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic theory while acknowledging each person's unique story. Trumbull believes counseling offers a safe space to engage in one's story, reminding them of their worth and value, and helping them move towards wholeness and empowerment.
Read MoreNemetria Tate is a dedicated psychologist who understands that seeking assistance is a courageous step toward growth. Holding a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, she specializes in helping adults navigate challenges such as low self-esteem, boundary issues, communication hurdles, adapting to life changes, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Nemetria's therapeutic approach is centered around Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other proven methods, all while maintaining a culturally sensitive and strengths-based perspective to ensure a customized and enriching therapeutic journey. Beyond her professional commitment, she finds joy in audiobooks, movies, and cherished moments spent playing games with loved ones.
Read MoreRanise Jacobs is a therapist who specializes in helping women manage stress, anxiety, grief, loss, divorce, traumatic events, and complex relationship issues. She uses solution-focused therapy and a variety of intervention and treatment approaches, such as Exposure and Response Prevention for GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and Phobias. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, mindfulness stress management, expressive arts therapy, and Reunification Counseling help incarcerated mothers prepare to reunite with their children. Sessions typically last 8 to 12 weeks, with a brief assessment and specific goals to measure progress. Therapeutic models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, and Relaxation therapy.
Read MoreAs Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, Forward Counseling stands as a beacon of hope, emphasizing that recovery is achievable despite daunting challenges, offering comprehensive support tailored to individual needs, and fostering a nurturing environment where hope is cultivated through evidence-based therapies, empathetic professionals, and a commitment to holistic well-being—inspiring individuals to embark on a transformative journey toward a brighter and healthier future.
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When grief persists for months or years without relief, it can alter every dimension of an individual's life, leaving them stuck in a cycle of emotional exhaustion and daily disruption. Whether caused by the loss of a loved one or life-altering non-death transitions like divorce or career shifts, long-term grief requires specialized psychological care. Through evidence-based approaches—such as Complicated Grief Therapy, somatic grounding, and the Dual-Process Model of Coping—professional counseling helps individuals process complex emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and integrate loss to safely rebuild resilience, purpose, and lasting hope.