ABOUT ME
My journey from healing to healer all started with a break-up.
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MY SERVICES
✦ MY SERVICES
We all work differently, so I offer a few options:
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We’ll address all aspects of your life and how we can make things more comfortable, abundant and balanced. Less therapy- more like a solid game plan
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Designed to help you create a solid roadmap for your life (Duration) 3-6 months
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We get it, your minds races like a Ferrari. Grab practical tools and get support specifically designed for ADHD brains
Learn more about how I work with ADHD brains (pssssst, have one too 😉)
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Get real about the 4th trimester and beyond— because '4 Eva' is a lot more fun with friends
They say it takes a village and we intentionally build one with every cohort.
(Yes, you even get your own group chat)
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Ditch the generic advice. We're here to spill the tea on what to expect when you're done expecting. The unfiltered scoop? We've got it. Coaching session are packed with resources, timelines, spreadhsheets, and delectible downloads . JUST for you.
And dont worry if you were the Totally chill, go-with-the-flow parents who are now “this is fine-ing” their way through early parenthood. We got you too
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Consider this your emotional emergency kit for those 'just gave birth and what is life' moments. First aid for your soul, with a side of laughter (and maybe some tears)
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Navigate your duo's dynamics with coaching that's more about building bridges and less about boring assessments. ( To be clear we are totally going to do assessments)
We support ALL relationships, personal, familial, work, society etc.
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On demand, free resources added ALL the time
Because therapy is expensive…..
None of us can be free until we are all free. These resources are meant to provide tools for self directed coaching and avenues for obtaining affordable /free services
Remember, If it is inaccessible to the poor, it is neither radical nor revolutionary.
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Areas of Practice
Core Beliefs of “Never Good Enough”
Perfectionism
Stress and Burnout
HIV Support
Self-Criticism & Self-Worth & Self Esteem
Personal Growth
Immigrant Experience
Substance Use
Stress Management
Suicidality
Trauma
Cross-Cultural Issues
Depression
Family Relationships
LBGTQIA2+ Issues
Gender Affirming Care.
Life Transitions
Communication Skills
Personal Growth
Self-Worth & Self Esteem
Stress Management
Suicidality
Trauma
FAQS
A few questions I get asked a lot that might be on your mind, too.
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While I approach both coaching and therapy from an evidence-based foundation there there are key differences.
My coaching model is a holistic and adaptive approach, focusing on collaboration between me and my client to leverage my client's strengths and systematically track and tailor treatment.
Therapy is usually centered on specific psychological frameworks, we focus on uncovering deep insights into emotional and behavioral patterns and providing emotional support during challenging periods
By offering both, I hope to empower clients to choose a path that resonates with their personal growth journey, whether you seek a structured, comprehensive approach or a deep dive into psychological exploration and emotional support
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I offer a limited number of sliding scale sessions to clients who face financial barriers.
Resources are available here
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My goal is to create a safe space in which you feel comfortable delving into your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am relaxed and engaged.
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You don’t owe me (or anyone else) your life story. Don’t expect me to ask you to delve into your deepest and darkest. It’s my experience that what needs to surface will do so organically.
I start where you want to start. I will lead the session and focus on taking the time to understand your needs and aspirations.
We will decide together which approach—or combination of approaches—will best support your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
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All sorts of folks! I have been a clinician for over a decade and have a rich and dicerse range of experience and expertise. for a more detailed list check out my Areas of Practice section above
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My services are out of network Meaning that I don’t currently take insurance payments.
To find out whether you have benefits simply call your insurance provider, ask whether you have “out-of-network benefits for mental health,” and what those benefits are (deductible amount and percent reimbursed) I can provide you with an itemized bill to work towards your deductible.
I accept all major credit cards or e-Transfer. A valid credit card on file is required for booking and payment will be processed via credit card unless otherwise discussed prior to the first session
Specialties
Gender Affirming Care.
Are you wondering how to best support your transgender or non-binary child or adolescent? Are you hoping to receive affirming support for yourself through the process of gender transition? Are you a parent of a transgender on non-binary child and hoping to receive support for your experience. I am skilled in providing affirming care for gender and sexual orientation identities. I am also equipped to prepare recommendations for gender-affirming medication and surgeries..
Substance Use + Sobriety
If you’ve ever struggled with any substance or behavioral addiction you understand how stigma plays a role in seeking help. In our sessions you will be met with compassionate, respectfully, and non-judgmental support. I believe that true, recovery is about insight and understanding into the parts of your life that feel incomplete. There are many paths to wellness and we can explore those paths in a holistic way.
Therapy for POC
If you’re a person of color, you deserve to have access to the same level of care that’s available for everyone else. Feeling misunderstood and like you have to explain overt and covert micro-aggression’s is a huge barrier to treatment. The best therapy for people of color encompasses an understanding of your place in your life, society, community, culture, and history. I aim to create a space that validates your unique experience while room to explore self-empowerment, hope, and cultivate healing
Trauma
People who have survived traumatic experiences can continue to struggle with symptoms long after the trauma has passed. Sometimes people notice that trauma has impacted their interpersonal relationships more than anything else. I provide a tailored approach to trauma, by tackling symptoms, relationships, or the isolation that can be created with survivorship, I are ready to do all that I can to help you get back in control of your experience.
LGBTQIA +AFFIRMING, INTERSECTIONAL - CARE
Each person carries with them a constellation of identities. These identities may bring you strength or may serve to bring you pain based on how you are treated by others. I serve the whole person and consider not only how your identities inform therapy, but also how our identities as therapists inform what happens in the therapy environment.
How Can I Help?
Raven@hellojoytherapy.com
(347) 470-6019
280 Madison Avenue