Approach and Methods

At Breath of Life Counseling, healing is viewed as both a personal journey and a process of restoration. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic methods with a compassionate, client-centered focus, always tailored to the unique needs of each person I work with.

Foundational Approach

  • Person-Centered Care: I believe clients thrive when they feel seen, heard, and respected. Sessions are collaborative, allowing clients to set the pace and direction of their healing.

  • Trauma-Informed Practice: Whether trauma is recent or generational, I create a space that emphasizes safety, choice, and empowerment.

  • Faith Grounded Perspective For those who desire it, scripture and prayer can be integrated to support emotional and spiritual growth.

Methods and Techniques

  • Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Tools (CBT&DBT): To help clients recognize patterns of thought and behavior that may be keeping them stuck, while building healthier coping skills.

  • Strength-Based Strategies: Highlighting resilience, talents, and inner resources to empower growth.

  • Somatic Awareness: Exploring how the body holds stress and trauma, and learning grounding and calming techniques.

  • Reflective Listening & Strategic Silence: Skills that make space for clients to uncover their own insights and truths.

  • Relational Healing: Exploring attachment patterns, boundaries, and family dynamics to support healthier connections.