Here to listen, act, and transform
My primary area of focus is helping couples find effective ways of communicating and improving their overall connection. I am in the process of becoming a Gottman Certified Therapist and am Level 3 Trained at this point (Look up John Gottman on youtube for an idea of this approach). I also really enjoy working with children, adolescents, early adults, and adults. I have extensive experience working with various mental health disorders from psychosis, depression, anxiety, ptsd, and grief and loss. If you are looking for a counselor that is genuine and down-to-earth, I'd love to help.
For individuals, I use an approach called Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). This helps clients process thoughts in an external way to help facilitate growth and understanding. For trauma work, I use an internal family systems (IFS) approach to help clients identify their internal world. With children, I use child-centered Play therapy (CCPT).
If you are an individual who is struggling with mental health symptoms, I am here to listen and help guide you on your path to recovery. If you are in a stressful/difficult relationship, please reach out so we can begin repairing the connection and improving communication. Please email or call me to set up an appointment.
Charaya Upton
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP, NCC)