Hi, I’m Sandra.
My hope is that Claiming Ground Counseling will be a soft landing for you to meet yourself. BEING > DOING is a guiding phrase for my life and my practice. Let’s work together to slow down and learn to be present and connected.
What is therapy like with me?
Creative + Fun: Creativity fosters growth and vulnerability. I believe that everyone is creative and I like to use art, imagery, metaphor, nature and embodiment to help you connect more with yourself and others.
Authentic + Intentional: I believe in genuine connection and transparency. I show up as myself (quirky and casual) and I want you to show up as yourself too! Each session is an opportunity for you to engage honestly with yourself.
Affirming: I’m queer affirming and hope to create a safe space for folks to be themselves.
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My Story
I’m a Nashville native, but also spent many summers in Upstate NY. Both places are considered home and have fostered in me a love of the outdoors and of community. My background is in child-development and family systems. I’ve worked in childcare, after-school programming, birth-work, yoga, and now mental health therapy.
I am passionate about inner healing and holistic care.
My life also includes being a new mom, crafting with my husband, spending time in nature, sourdough, and listening to history podcasts.
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My Credentials
I completed my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy degree at Trevecca Nazarene University in Fall of 2021.
I’m trained in Brainspotting Phase I and II and Natural Mindfulness.
My work is informed by IFS, meditation, breathwork, energy work, nature, and mindfulness.
As I work towards TN licensure, I am under the direct supervision of Musenge Luchembe Hayslett, LMFT, LPC-MHSP.