We are all products of our environment, experience and relationships. Along the way, we have gathered deeply internalized beliefs, some that serve our growth and wellbeing, some that don’t.  In addition emotions, both positive and negative, and chronic stress or trauma continues to impact our lives for years.  Much of what has happened in the past still resides deeply in our body, manifesting as behavioral, relational or emotional struggles, often unexplained and sometimes inexplicable.  

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How can I help you?  One of the greatest challenges we face, as we enter psycho-therapy, is uncovering and addressing the deeper emotional wounds and trauma that are manifesting in our lives as depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral problems such as substance abuse, relationship conflicts, over-eating, and many more.  Our minds and bodies developed these coping mechanisms to protect us from the pain of these difficult emotions.  Meditation and "mindfulness" techniques allow us to shift our awareness to what's happening internally and, as we develop this awareness and allow space for these hidden emotions to surface, to begin to process and release the unwanted energy and emotion.  By cultivating a non-judgmental attitude, which is key to mindfulness, we develop the confidence and courage to complete this difficult work while simultaneously developing life-long skills of relaxation and embodiment.

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Payment / Insurance

I strive to make my work as accessible as possible to all backgrounds and income levels.  I bill several insurance plans through my Alma membership. This includes Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare and more. See the full list at https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/ed-kizer/  I offer a generous sliding scale and I am a member of the Open Path Collective, an organization working to make mental health counseling accessible to all.   Learn more at www.openpathcollective.org.  More information on my rates can be found on my professional disclosure page.