Hello and welcome! I'm Shanty - the owner, therapist, and wellness educator. With nearly 15 years of experience and a track record of assisting thousands of clients in transforming their lives, I'm here to support you on your journey to reclaiming yours. I firmly believe that everyone benefits from having a supportive confidant and guide to navigate life's ups and downs. My approach is rooted in the understanding that our struggles often stem not from external circumstances, but from internal imbalances within the mind and body, leading to reactive impulses. In therapy, my role is to empower you to regain control and cultivate intentional responsiveness, enabling you to rediscover your best, purpose-driven life.

 

So, how did I end up here? Helping others has been a lifelong journey for me. It started with adopting the runt puppy of a liter, and rescuing a kitten from a trash can, then led to tutoring elementary students to read and volunteering at a retirement center. During graduate school, I interned as a domestic violence counselor, aiding survivors in finding strength and healing. And even spending a semester tutoring refugees and volunteering as a wellness profession for at risk families.

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After grad school, I dedicated myself to substance use and mental health programs for about 12 years, and serving as a clinical supervisor for 5 years. Finally, in 2022, I decided to take the next step in my own journey and ventured into solo private practice, driven by my passion and calling to empower others. It has been an invigorating journey and I absolutely love what I do and I like the me, I can't wait to help you create a life you're excited about too.