Gwen Pontikes

Are you "winning" at avoiding uncomfortable feelings and/or the dis-ease of uncertainty with you stuck in mental gymnastics? Are you ruminating about past experiences or disappointments or grabbing onto things to worry about? This may have helped you get through tough times. Now it is time to move into the present, connect your mind and body and take action where you can to move forward toward your goals while aligning your actions with your internal values - the ones your gut lets you know with great insight into your true self. Let's get started to build upon your body-mind connection - pulling your nervous system into today.

Research shows that the biggest factor for change and healing in therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist. This relationship benefits when based on safety, trust, collaboration, curiosity, authenticity, unconditional acceptance, cultural competence and clear boundaries. My strengths lie in creating this working alliance with you.

You don't have to suffer and try to figure out how to feel better alone any longer. If you feel we are a good fit, let's work together and figure out how to help you take the steps to make the change you want. I believe if you are seeking, you are already on your way to healing, growth and change. You deserve the life you want and even joy along the way!

Please do not let finances stop you from reaching out - I have a number of session times I allocate to a sliding scale to allow therapy to be affordable to you.