Psychotherapy
for Individuals, Couples and Families
Psychotherapy
for Individuals, Couples and Families
"Wise Speech: linocut. Anna Oneglia 2007
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a therapist. Grounded in dialogue and regular personal interaction, psychotherapy provides a supportive environment that allows a person to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental.
A psychotherapist uses psychological methods to explore recurring themes and discover underlying problematic beliefs and emotional responses to help the client overcome problems, change behaviors and increase happiness.
At the Healing Hearts Studio,
we combine the tenets of psychotherapy and social work, creating an holistic approach to helping our clients improve their mental health and inner well-being. This enables us to not only assist you in understanding and addressing your mental health challenges but also identifying the necessary resources and support to make positive improvements in various aspects of your life.
our services
Family Counseling
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Couples Counseling
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why engage in therapy?
to explore and resolve...
Anxiety or Panic
Depression
Grief and Bereavement
Guilt/Shame
Relationships
Personality Disorders
Stress Management
Trauma
Women’s Mental Health
Work/Life Balance
LIFE changes/adjustments
attention/focus
lGBTQ+ issues
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Parenting
Marital Drift
Divorce Recovery
Blended Family issues
Domestic Violence Protection
Your safety matters. Our dedicated legal experts are here to help you obtain restraining orders and legal protection against domestic violence. We'll stand by your side, providing the legal support needed to ensure your well-being and peace of mind in challenging times.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
is a transformative and evidence-based approach designed to help individuals process and heal from distressing and traumatic experiences.
EMDR therapy is an eight-phase treatment and eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation) are used during one part of the treatment. In EMDR therapy, after the clinician has determined which trauma memory to target first, the clinician asks the client to hold different aspects of that event or thought in mind and then
initiates bilateral stimulation (BLS) to engage cognitive processing in the brain. During EMDR therapy, internal associations arise, and the clients begin to re-process the memory and disturbing feelings, ultimately transforming the meaning of the painful traumatic event on an emotional level.
EMDR therapy is particularly effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions. EMDR therapy, is a client-centered and collaborative process, empowering individuals to actively engage in their healing journey and ultimately finding relief from their trauma and regaining control of their lives., Through EMDR therapy, clients often experience a reduction in the emotional charge of traumatic memories, leading to greater resilience, emotional well-being, and an improved overall quality of life.
EMDR therapy has been declared an effective form of trauma treatment by a wide range of organizations. In the United States, these include the American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the World Health Organization. To learn more, visit www.emdria.org.
Client testimonial on Emdr
"I have felt a tremendous amount of relief through combined therapy discussions and EMDR treatment. I have been living with Complex PTSD symptoms for the majority of my life. In just three EMDR sessions (combined with several weeks of discussions with my therapist), I can now recall some of my most significant traumatic memories through a lens of present felt safety. Through these therapeutic experiences, I have had the opportunity to mentally go back into my past, and reconnect my childhood-self with the more healed version of who I have become. I have had emotional, physical, and even spiritual responses to this form of counseling. It truly feels like I have been gifted the chance to let go of the hurt, and embrace the freedom that comes with healing. Thank you, Ms. Leigh for helping me discover the joy of being present with myself."
Female, age 34
client TESTIMONIALS
Leigh is like a mind reader. You can start to explain your problem and she can finish the story for you and then explain to you how you should be looking at it, totally changing the problem into an opportunity.
Female, age 28
Very comfortable to talk to, Leigh gives you patience and time you need, really hear to your concerns
Male, age 34
Leigh can listen to a small amount of your story and tell you how you are viewing things wrong and simple ways to improve how you see things and improve your life as a whole. She is like a mind reader that can get in there and see all the errors that you can't see. She is the first counselor that I've had that provided good, actionable advice without months of talking and getting nowhere.
Female, age 31
From the get go, Leigh creates a safe and open space to feel comfortable expressing yourself. She is supportive and encouraging and has been helpful in guiding me through feelings or situations that I don't quite understand yet. She has made our sessions very much a collaborative conversation, and although I have only had a couple of sessions with her, she creates such a comfortable space that I feel like we've been meeting for years.
Female, age 42
Wouldn’t want anyone else! Leigh listens to everything I say and helps me process it all. She is helping me learn so much about myself. Love her!!!
Female, age 27
We have been working with Leigh for about 2 years now for couples counseling and individual counseling and we cannot recommend her enough! We have struggled with communication issues, conflict resolution and emotional intimacy in our marriage and Leigh has given us the guidance and tools to be stronger communicators with each other and have a more peaceful relationship. The best part about working with Leigh is how actionable and practical her advice and techniques are—we often find ourselves reciting her tips to ourselves and each other (and occasionally our friends!) Leigh’s techniques feel like a pocket guide to life that you can implement into your life easily for real, long-lasting results. Leigh has a gentle but firm nature that we truly appreciate—we know that she will approach our problems with empathy and understanding, but gives us the tough love and honest advice we need when we need it. We cannot thank Leigh enough for all she has done for us and our marriage. We genuinely look forward to our sessions with her, and view her not only as our counselor but as a trusted mentor and friend.
Married couple, ages 31 and 32
Having Leigh as a therapist has literally changed my life. Before her I had tried therapy once and it wasn’t working. Instead of giving up hope I wanted to give someone else a chance, and that’s when I found her. A match made in the heavens. I’ve been seeing her for two years and plan for another 20.
Female, age 34
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