MK COUNSELING
Are you navigating life's challenges and seeking a compassionate, intuitive approach to healing? As a dedicated mental health counselor, I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals and families to explore their experiences, build resilience, and foster meaningful change. With a focus on holistic well-being, I tailor my services to meet your unique needs, drawing from specialized training to help you achieve lasting growth.
individual and family therapy
I provide individual and family therapy that supports clients through many emotional and psychological challenges. Together, we’ll work toward uncovering your strengths, improving communication, and finding greater balance in both personal life and family relationships.
Specializing in Disordered Eating and Related Issues
Disordered eating can profoundly impact your life, but recovery is possible with the right support. I specialize in working with clients experiencing:
Disordered eating patterns
Body distress
Body image concerns
Compulsive exercise
I have particular expertise in supporting men experiencing disordered eating, recognizing the unique societal pressures and stigmas they may face. My approach emphasizes compassion and empowerment, using practical strategies to rebuild a healthy relationship with food, body, and self.
Addressing Life's Broader Challenges
Beyond disordered eating, I help clients navigate various life issues, including:
Life transitions: Adjusting to changes like school and career shifts, parenthood, aging, etc.
Relational stressors: Improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships.
Mood and anxiety disorders: Managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related conditions.
Grief: Processing loss and finding ways to honor your experiences and loved ones.
Trauma: Healing from past wounds through gentle, trauma-informed care.
Finding spiritual direction: Exploring meaning, purpose, and spiritual growth in a non-judgmental space.
No matter the issue, I collaborate with you to create a personalized plan that honors your strengths and promotes healing.
my Specialized
Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT): Ideal for overcontrolled behaviors, helping clients build flexibility, openness, and social connectedness—especially useful for those with disordered eating or anxiety.
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT): A family-centered approach that strengthens emotional bonds and supports caregivers in fostering recovery, particularly in disordered eating contexts.
Family-Based Therapy (FBT): An effective, structured method for treating eating disorders by involving families in the recovery process.
Temperament-Based Therapy with Supports (TBT-S): Tailored to individual temperaments, this therapy provides practical supports for managing emotional regulation and behavioral patterns.
Self-Compassion Practices: Drawing from mindfulness and compassion-focused therapy, I guide clients in cultivating kindness toward themselves, which is transformative for body image distress, trauma, and mood disorders.
Training and approach
These modalities allow me to offer integrative, culturally sensitive care that addresses the root causes of distress while promoting empowerment and self-acceptance.
Ready to take the first step? Contact me today to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation and begin your journey toward healing.
