Asking for support can be difficult, especially for those that feel they can and should be able to get through anything on their own. I understand that the decision to start therapy can be scary, and I am committed to making the experience a positive one. I have a passion for helping people tap into positive change and healing. I am committed to helping you uncover strengths and resilience you may have been unaware you had. I can work with you to develop coping skills to help help you face challenges with more confidence in the future. My goal is to empower you to not only get through your pain and struggle, but to find and growth and meaning along the way.
I am a nerd, a leader, and a supporter. I have experience in corporate tech, cognitive psychology research, and nonprofit leadership. I'm a Co-Founder of Relational Associates, Managing Director of The Relational Center, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Today you are one step further on the path to growth and well-being. Looking for help is a sign of strength.
As a client-focused and trauma-informed therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging time of life, or need help moving forward after a trauma or loss, or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals.
Please call or email me for a free individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
Therapeutic care and support can be a vital component of working through distressing times or situations, working on enhanced relationships with yourself or others, and enhancing your overall sense of well being and life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is aimed at identifying barriers to your well being and working collaboratively in creating greater understanding and coping with life’s challenges.
I am a Latinx-Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has a passion for working with adults struggling with the impact of trauma.
Over the last 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with survivors of narcissist abuse, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and complex trauma.
I don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy. I focus on you as a person, and utilize the tools and experience I’ve gained throughout the years to support you in your healing journey.
I am a family therapist. I work closely with families, especially parents, to create calm and peace in the family. Parents who seek my help are often at their wits end and do not know what else to do to help their children. Kiddos in my client families are often gifted or twice exceptional, with frequent complex and challenging episodes that baffle and bewilder their parents. I also work with families who are in the post-adoptive stage of their family's development. I work intensely with parents to understand the brain science at work in all family members, helping parents to become the healers in the family.
As a family therapist, I work from a systems perspective. This means that change in one person impacts everyone else in the family. Since parents are the head of the household and are the leaders in the family, I focus on giving parents the understanding and tools to help their children so that everyone in the family can thrive. This involves helping parents make a lens shift, letting go of outdated parenting strategies for more science-based tools to help all family members. When parents change the way they look at and understand their children, children will change.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist
Our counseling center focuses on in depth individual psychotherapy for those who have tried other approaches and yet still find themselves in need of something more, as well as intensive marital therapy by skilled clinicians who specialize in repairing broken bonds in intimate relationships.
Contrary to popular belief, therapy is not a “safe space.” Of course, my goal is to help you feel safe, seen and heard as you embark on your healing process, but it may very likely not feel natural to relax into a space as you share the deepest and most hidden parts of yourself. Every person has a unique footprint because of the events that have occurred in their life. In our work together, my goal is to foster a healing space to learn how those events have shaped you, and to find the path on which to walk that is best for you. We may go through life making decisions based on what we feel others might want us to do; therapy is the space to figure out what we want without worrying about others’ perceptions of us. True healing in therapy comes from a place of being fully transparent with who we are and learning to navigate that without shame.
I work with individuals struggling with various issues, including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, eating disorders and trauma. My focus is less on putting a client into a certain “box,” but rather, to help you reveal your own truth and understanding of who you are, why you are and who you want to be. My true hope is that you will be able to fully accept and embrace all parts of yourself so that you can have relationships with others who also fully accept and embrace who you are.
I work with clients from all walks of life, helping to break through limitations, conquer obstacles and strengthen awareness. I utilize years of experience in supporting individuals and families with challenges relating to anxiety, stress, grief and trauma/PTSD. I provide vast knowledge and accommodation of treatment to meet your specific needs.
Thanks for taking time to find care for yourself. You deserve to have wellness and care and to have a therapist who wants to see you thrive. Most of my clients come to me seeking help with stress, anxiety, and the various stages of motherhood. I love and have a wealth of experience working with individuals and families and building relationships. In my own journey to healing, I have had to learn to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and postpartum stress and anxiety. I understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed and to want someone to see and care for you in a way that feels genuine. I have been working in the helping profession for 20 years in various settings from private practice, non-profit, hospital, educational and street outreach settings. My goal is to meet you where you are and to partner with you to decrease your suffering no matter where you are in your life stage. We all deserve wellness.
**NOTE: Please see the finances section below. Lowest fee starts at $100/session. **
I am NOT currently taking new clients** All change is possible. Whether the goal is just to find some relief and connection by talking with someone or to address a specific anxiety or relationship issue. There are many qualified therapists who can help, but it is crucial to find one that fits you.
Compassionate, non-judgmental therapy that works! Dr. Tickner has been helping people live the life they deserve and have the relationships they want for over 25 years. His approach brings together the best from the worlds of cognitive therapy, couples counseling, individual therapy, mindfulness/meditation, somatic psychology, trauma therapy, and neuroscience.
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but we don't have to suffer needlessly. Suffering occurs when anxiety takes over our thoughts and actions. We become anxious about facing our fears, so we avoid them. We're anxious about letting others get close, so we isolate ourselves. Psychotherapy can be a way out of these defensive patterns. While we can't prevent difficulties and tragedies, we can learn to manage our emotional reactions to external events and relationships. Self-empowerment comes from finding the courage to confront our inner world, regardless of how complicated and messy it may be.
My name is Grace and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10+yrs of experience in the mental health field, I provide Individual Therapy and Couples Counseling / Marriage Counseling in person and/or via zoom. My clients leave my sessions feeling empowered, in control, with better communication, deepening intimacy, and learning how to navigate the dynamics in their relationship. For those of you that are not ready to start couples counseling or need individual growth and acceptance, I am here to help.
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Find freedom, joy, and purpose. I help clients actualize their health, wealth, relationships and higher purpose. I specialize in working with high achievers in the areas of anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues / family conflict and spiritual growth. I also do significant work with clients experiencing attachment issues and trauma / PTSD using EMDR.
5 Years Experience
