What makes Salt & Sage HCC different from other providers?

My approach within services takes into account the landscape of your life. I make an intentional merging of holistic and system practices. So, what does this mean, I am looking at you and your successes and struggles through a systemic lens which allows me to understand aspects of your family, your social circles and other life influences. It provides a broader and larger context in which to understand you and where you find yourself. It allows me to better understand and factor in the potential influences both within and outside of yourself that have brought you to your current standing. Additionally, a holistic approach allows us to step outside of just mental health and assess how your physical and spiritual bodies may be working with or against your mental and emotional bodies. I assess the whole you, all four bodies (Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual). It is not until we have an understanding of how all of our bodies work in unison that we can be present and happy as our authentic self.

How does this work?

We will explore aspects of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health in session. I will aid you in exploring what within those realms of life is healthy, balanced, and supportive to you. Additionally, we will assess and address what is out of alignment and needs compassionate adjustment and accountability. We will meet either weekly or biweekly via a virtual link. We will collaboratively determine your goals and the necessary steps forward. I will provide resources and referrals for any additional services necessary for you to achieve these goals. I am a firm believer in building what I call a “deeper bench” which essentially means building out your toolbox. I will support you in navigating this foundational and necessary step in your healing journey.

What can I expect and how long does all this take?

I am so glad you asked. Therapy is a marathon, not a sprint. Healing is a journey, not a destination. Lauren, please just level with me! Alright, here we go - You can expect that I will show up with the intention to address your goals and hold the space needed to address anything that is occurring in your current headspace, how it is connected to any relevant past events or concerns and how this could be helping or hurting you as you move forward. We’re addressing a serious puzzle, and the placement of the pieces is key. Depending on how heavy your suitcase is upon arrival, will depend on how long it takes us to unpack it, organize it, and then determine what we’re keeping and letting go of. I am not a provider who does band aid work or quick fixes. We will do our fair share of coping skills, brainstorming and critical thinking but this is a commitment, I will not lie to you. I will, however, promise that this space will always be one that is kept in compassionate intentionality for your safety, autonomy, beautiful capacity for growth, and needed pace for said growth to occur organically. No one blossoms on a pressured timeline. I don’t believe in cannon ball therapy. Surprises are plentiful in our world already. Therapy is not a place, in my opinion, where surprises should exist. Now, epiphanies and growth can sometimes feel like a surprise. That said, I promise, I am here to walk every thought through the track with you. You will see improvements. Those improvements largely depend on your own commitment and intentionality. You are required to be an active participant in this process. This is a team lift and I’m happy to put my metaphorical back into it.