Did you grow up in high-demand religion, such as a small fundamentalist church or an extremely conservative denomination? Has this affected your life in more ways than one, even if you're now an atheist adult? Maybe you still struggle to trust people, or feel like you fit in, or have strained family and romantic relationships.
I've been there, and I can help. Not all therapists understand what religious trauma is like, especially "lower-case 't' trauma" when you can't point to one single explanation for why church was harmful to you. A lot of religious trauma therapists are also Christian; this doesn't mean that they're bad at what they do, but you might feel the need to work with someone from a more agnostic or skeptical worldview.
If this sounds like what you're looking for, check out my website for more information and schedule a free consultation at www.bjonescounseling.com.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I believe I have 2 superpowers. One is listening and the other is being curious. These create a powerful amalgam for change when used with proven therapeutic tools. Change can be scary, but sometimes we take a step into the unknown in spite of our fear. I believe this is being brave. That is the step that can move you toward the change and understanding you want.
My vision is to empower the LGBTQ+ community. I provide individual and couple counseling to those dealing with trauma, addiction and codependence. I especially enjoy working with couples. I serve the LGBTQ+ community, and I am proud to be part of that community as well. I am very passionate about helping my clients become authentically themselves in every way. I provide support for LGBTQ+ clients who are navigating negative experiences, sexuality/gender issues, trauma, relationship issues and spiritual/religious abuse. I take what I have learned through experience and education and assist my clients in the areas that create stress, anxiety and depression.
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My name is Melanie Gregg, psychologist and owner of B Well Counseling Center. I have 28 years of experience working with children, teens, and their families. B Well Counseling Center is a group practice of 8 clinicians from varied backgrounds and specialties.
Therapist, M.S., LMFT-Associate, CTP, C-PD, Supervised Dr. Paula Boros, PhD, LMFT_S, AAMFT Approved Supervisor No.203704
If you have unresolved trauma it can prevent you from having connections with others and inhibit your ability to function optimally in relationships. Trauma responses can force you into adaptive functions that leave you feeling stuck. In therapy, the emotional healing work can be done on your inner child to create new narratives and establish positive self-regard. Often people are driven by unprocessed emotions that keep you in a reactive cycle when you are merely seeking secure and loving connections. We can work together to resolve the pain you are feeling and address what you want and need out of your life, your relationships, and yourself. It is never too late to develop resiliency and transform your life. I provide a non-judgmental space to share with safety and compassion and consider it I privilege to understand your experience.
At the center of Sage Blackbird Therapy is a space for building wisdom through and healing conversation and reflection.
You have something to contribute to this world. Oftentimes, however, the society we live in tells us we need to shed those elements - do better, be better, and “have it all together.”
So often we are caught up in the hustle of what others want for us that we reach the end of the day and feel empty. Like we tried to live out the best version of ourselves and there’s a disconnect. The drive to pursue being someone you’re not can leave you feeling lonely.
And it’s the perfect storm of hiding our authentic selves.
As a trauma therapist, I specialize in using specific trauma-focused therapies like IFS and EMDR to alleviate the suffering and stuckness that come with depression, anxiety, PTSD, cPTSD, and other debilitating emotional experiences. My approach is to bring respect and gentleness to identify specifically what needs healing, help you form a foundation of stability, and then bring in the emotional transformation you're looking for - all while respecting your pacing. I love my work and would be honored to hear from you to see if we're be a good fit.
7 Years Experience
