My areas of interest are (but not limited to):

• Trauma and it's impact on the mind and body 
  • sexual trauma
  • developmental trauma
  • attachment trauma
  • emotional trauma
  • trauma of the human condition...
• Sexuality and gender identity
• Chronic pain
• Disembodiment and Dissociation
• Spirituality and Mental Health
• Anxiety and Depression

Compassionate Counseling

As a licensed independent social worker, a mindfulness practitioner, a dancer, a yoga teacher, and a student of various mind-body and somatic approaches to movement, I bring a variety of perspectives and unique techniques to my work.  

In counseling together, we will take your lead.  We'll explore mind-body connections, practice embodiment and interoception (feeling the body from the inside out), and develop your personal empowerment and creative tools to weather life's ups and downs.   

I am open to exploring all of life's challenges-- it's important to note that I am trauma-informed and that I encourage (but never force!) movement and mindfulness.  I am comfortable and enjoy working with people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender non-conforming, gender-fluid, straight, monogamous, open, curious, questioning, asexual, polyamorous, as well as other gender and sexual identities.  I am very open to using the terms that feel most comfortable to you.

Call or email me for a free, informal discussion to see if we would be a good fit!

Emily Megas-Russell, LICSW

wgreatheart@gmail.com

802-490-4269