Individual Psychotherapy

Welcome, I imagine that you're trying to find a therapist that feels like a good fit for you or your loved one. As a therapist, I feel privileged and honored to be a part of the journey through your most challenging and rewarding life experiences. I believe anyone is capable of change and that sometimes we want a fresh outside perspective. Therapy is at the most basic level a conversation made meaningful. At Appleyard Counseling, we create a supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Whether you're facing grief, anxiety, or seeking growth in your relationships, our goal is to help you find clarity and healing.

I work from a strength-based and client-centered perspective. I offer a supportive space in which we explore the reasons for which you seek counseling. Each individual brings their own unique history and experience, shaping our sessions together. In our work, I actively engage clients in mindfulness practices and therapeutic exercises aimed at supporting personal goals. Together, we will identify thoughtful action steps that are clinically appropriate and mutually agreed upon, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to healing and growth.

Relief From Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, And More:

Therapy doesn’t come with guaranteed results. However, you can absolutely imagine that some of the benefits of therapy include:

  • Regaining your sense of vitality

  • Relief from anxiety, depression, and chronic worry

  • Clarity about what you truly want versus what you think you “should” want, along with the courage and capacity to move forward

  • More connection and greater ease in your relationships, improving your ability to communicate and navigate differences with loved ones

  • Freedom and relief from self-sabotaging behaviors, leading to a genuine sense of feeling better in your own skin

  • An increased capacity to handle the tough challenges of life with resilience

  • A renewed sense of movement forward after experiencing significant losses

  • An everyday life filled with more ease, more joy, and an increased sense of aliveness

Ultimately, therapy can help cultivate a life that feels good on the inside, focusing on genuine well-being rather than just outward appearances. Truly, beginning therapy can have a profound and transformative impact on nearly every aspect of your life.

Healthcare Professionals, Seekers and Healers

In the journey of providing care in the fields of medicine and wellness, it is essential to address the complexities that arise both personally and professionally. Engaging in reflective practices allows us to recognize the multifaceted nature of our work, understanding the unique challenges and the profound joys that come with helping others.

Compassion fatigue is a prevalent concern, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and self-care. By developing strategies to nurture our emotional resilience, we can enhance our ability to remain present and effective in our roles.

Key issues that require attention include:

  • Loss of Empathy: The emotional toll of constant caregiving can diminish our ability to connect with others.

  • Feeling Helpless: Systemic barriers to patient health can lead to frustration, leaving us feeling powerless in effecting change.

  • Trauma and Moral Injury: Exposure to the struggles of others can have a lasting impact, necessitating supportive frameworks for processing these experiences.

  • Isolation, Exhaustion, and Depletion: The demands of caregiving can lead to a sense of loneliness and burnout, crucial to address to maintain long-term effectiveness.

  • Pressures from Expectations: Navigating the expectations of marital, familial, and organizational roles can create additional stress, impacting our professional integrity and personal well-being.

By fostering open discussions around these topics, we can cultivate a supportive community that prioritizes mental health and recognizes the importance of collective well-being.

What to Expect:  

During our initial session, I will invite you to share your experience and reasons for seeking therapy. Many people who begin therapy feel uncertain and nervous. Simply show up as you are. Wherever you are is okay with me. Your thoughts and feelings are valid, and together we can create a safe space to explore what brought you here. It’s important to me that you feel comfortable and respected throughout this process.

Walking and Talking

Therapy that utilizes movement has the potential to be powerful and deeply restorative.  Numerous research studies support the healing effects of time spent out of doors.  Walking while participating in talk therapy allows the mind and body to process while there is increased blood flow. Studies suggest this may promote creativity and insight.  If this is of interest to you, we can weave this practice into your therapy session.

Movement-based therapy is also a great option for parents with young children. Children in strollers and carriers are welcome to join us. We will walk from my office for about 50 minutes. We can walk as slowly or as quickly as you want.