Collective Wellness Through Individual Healing
The collective our name invokes refers to those who are unified in their ambition to prioritize their own healing and to embrace their authentic, balanced selves– thereby nurturing the wellness of their relationships, their families, their communities, and beyond.
As people and counselors, we are dedicated to this mission and invite you–our fellow deep feelers and thorough analyzers– to join us. We are committed to supporting you in your journey to prioritize your mental health, heal from your past, strengthen your relationships, and create a thriving self-inclusive lifestyle.
OUR MISSION
Who We Are
Yes, by our training and credentials we are professional counselors–however, we are people first. The term “self-inclusive” was, in part, born out of our reflections on our own personal healing and growth. We are deep feelers and thorough analyzers. As people who care deeply about others (a value we each embraced long before we considered becoming counselors) we have had to reckon with the reality that the way we learned to care for others comes with unintended consequences.
When we learn that caring for others is best achieved through the quieting of our own thoughts, feelings, perspectives, or needs (a skill that is highly beneficial in some circumstances) over time we can grow exhausted, burnt out, resentful, and disconnected from ourselves–which ironically impacts our ability to show up for ourselves and others in the ways we would like to. In acknowledging this reality, we begin to heal.
Gratitude & Appreciation
We would not be where we are today without the infinite kindness, generosity, and support of Dr. Monica P. Band, our dear friend and colleague. Dr. Band is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Mindful Healing Counseling Services, LLC in Washington, DC. An unyielding advocate and mentor–she has played an active role in helping us cultivate our therapeutic style and skills, build confidence in our identities as professional counselors, and appreciate the intricacies of private practice. We are ever appreciative to have her in our lives.
We are beyond grateful to Josh Fernandez—our engagement, wedding, and now official business photographer–for his creativity, artistic skill, and versatility in capturing so many special moments in the story of our lives. It has been a joy and a privilege to collaborate with such a kind and caring fellow creative.
Finally, we thank all of our past and present clients for placing your trust in us to care for your well being. We are honored to be a part of your healing process.