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This phone call is an opportunity for us to have a brief discussion about your goals, how you can be best supported, and if we are a good fit to guide you through your journey. Please note: This consultation does not guarantee you an appointment as a client.

Food can have so many different meanings across cultures, traditions, families, countries, or within friend groups. We receive soooo much information on what, how, and when to eat; how it should look like, what we should look like. These messages associated with food can be detrimental to our overall well-being. Let's think of the basics: Food represents nourishment and growth. We need food in order to continue to survive and thrive, just as our ancestors did. So how do we approach what we put into our bodies as something that is going to heal us vs. harm us? When you are chronically stressed, your body depletes itself of proper nutrients, your blood sugars are out of whack, you may experience dizziness, anxiety, panic, confusion, or shakiness. Many of these symptoms get mistaken as strictly medical, but there is a direct link with the mental health side of things too! If you are always consuming foods high in sugar and experience frequent anxiety, difficulty sleeping, or panic attacks it may be time to stop and take a closer look at how the foods you are consuming are directly linked to your mental health symptoms and presentation. Here are some tips to follow when it comes to the building blocks of mental wellness + nutrition: ✨Nourish the first brain (aka your actual brain) Eat good, healthy fats because your brain is made up of 60% of fat! ✨Nourish the second brain (aka your gut) Include fiber + fermented foods into your diet. ✨Practice mindfulness Don't eat when stressed. Slow down. Chew slowly. Notice when your body is alerting you that you are actually hungry. ✨Notice the symptoms Reflect - is this an emotion coming up for me right now that's connected to how I feel or am I truly hungry? Also think about that headache you may get - what did you eat before your head started to hurt? How often are these headaches happening? Is there a link between what you are eating the symptoms? ✨Integrative behavioral change strategies Talking through your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be KEY in changing attitudes and habits surrounding food and symptoms experienced. ✨Read the labels So important! Read what products you buy have in them as additives can impact hormones and other allergens. ✨Eat the rainbow Consume nutrient-dense foods that are the color of the rainbow! Want to learn more about food sensitivities and nutrition? Visit our friends over at Nutrition + Whole Health Solutions.

Our chakras are energy centers in which when they are blocked, there is disruptions in our physical and mental health. It is important to notice when these shifts occur so that we may tend to them and release what's been blocked or weighing us down. When the sacral chakra is blocked, we experience both physical and mental health concerns and feel confused as to what is happening to us. We may feel joint pain and think it is arthritis or impact from a strenuous activity. We may experience intense anxiety or insecurity, and may not know why. It is important to combine both mind + body to examine what the root cause is to make not only a sound conclusion, but know how to help ourselves. In order to create harmony with our sacral chakra, we can meditate, practice yoga, connect with the ocean or another body of water, use essential oils, and practice affirmations. Through these practices we can release and break up the blockages that have been created in this energy center. The blockage of the chakra may have occurred overtime until the symptoms manifested. So you may have been feeling okay for a few weeks...few months.. and then BOOM... you begin to feel anxious, guilty, resentful, start to have back and joint pain...out of nowhere. It may be your sacral chakra trying to tell you something. Just listen and look a little bit closer.

We offer a variety of guided meditations to assist you in your wellness journey. The practice of meditation is not one that is ever perfected; it is always something that is transformative as time goes on. We hope to create a space for you to focus inward on your true self and let go of what you don’t need. It’s okay to not know how to feel right now. Just remember you are so capable and can find peace from within no matter what is going on around you. Join us for either one or all twelve meditations over the next few weeks. Our goal is to help you refocus your energy, release, let go of what no longer is serving you, and focus inward. It has been a challenging 1 1/2 year thus far, and we hope these meditations can bring forth to you something that you have been searching for, something that has been hidden within, or simply peace. This will be a self-paced meditation offering. At the start of each week, a meditation will be released. However you decide to participate, you will have access to the audio/video for a lifetime! These meditations are totally customizable and we cater them to you! Fill out the registration form and let us know what you would like to focus/work on! We got you covered 😀

Christine, LMHC It takes strength to admit that life has become unmanageable, that your previous ways of coping are less effective than they use to be. The first step to healing is acknowledging that those negative thoughts and feelings have been impacting your ability to lead the life you want. The next step is to ask for help. While asking for help can be overwhelming, I provide clients a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to explore their path to healing. I offer a strength based and person centered approached to treatment. I will work with you to meet you where you’re at and help you reach your wellness goals. ​ ​ I earned a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Salem State University then continued my training to obtain my License in Mental Health Counseling. I have previously worked as a counselor at a residential group home, leading groups at an adult day treatment center and providing individual as well as group therapy at a community mental health center. I have experience working with variety of different issues including Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief, Pregnancy and Postpartum, and PTSD. I look forward to supporting you through your journey to wellness. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, pregnancy, post-partum FAQs WHO I HELP ​ Women Ages 18+ Individual therapy Group therapy ​ INSURANCES ACCEPTED ​ Allways UnitedHealth Harvard Pilgrim ​ METHOD OF PAYMENT All major credit and debit cards, HSA/FSA ​ TELEHEALTH + COVID-19 Due to COVID-19, all sessions will be conducted via telehealth to ensure the health and safety of all clients. A HIPAA compliant platform is used to conduct these session to ensure your privacy. ​ CANCELLATIONS There is a 24 hour cancellation policy. If an appointment is not cancelled within that time frame, or you do not attend your session without notification, you will be subject to a late fee. ​ GOOD FAITH ESTIMATES You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprise Act, effective January 1st, 2022. This estimate will explain how much treatment will cost. Visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises for more questions and information regarding your right to a Good Faith Estimate. ​ GROUP THERAPY EVOLVING INTO MOTHERHOOD: ANXIETY + DEPRESSION SUPPORT FOR NEW MOTHERS BEGINS FEBRUARY 2022 REGISTER! The first year of motherhood can be an all-encompassing roller-coaster ride. With soaring highs and devastating lows. While it can include joy, amazement, love, and excitement it can also be lonely, isolating, exhausting, scary, and guilt-ridden all at the same time. While these emotions are all a normal part of the motherhood experience sometimes, they can become overwhelming and prevent us from being the mother we want to be. At these times it can be helpful to talk to other mothers undergoing similar hardships. ​ The Evolving into Motherhood: Anxiety and Depression Support for New Mothers is a six-week support group for mothers in the first year of their child’s life experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression. ​ We welcome mothers to a safe non-judgmental space to learn and process together. Over the six weeks we will be covering multiple topics including coping tools, self care, communication with partner, attachment with baby, and healing through supplemental offerings such as yoga and sound healing. This group will provide you with a safe space to discuss your feelings and struggles with other new mothers undergoing similar journeys. Deadline to register is January 18th at 8pm EST. REGISTER HERE! Want to learn more about how Christine can help you? Click the icon to contact us. 👉🏼 Mail

Upcoming Virtual Event: Full Moon Release FEBRUARY 16TH 8PM EST Celebrate the February Full Moon by releasing what no longer serves you to make room what does! Lauren will guide you through a gentle sound meditation to rest your mind, body and soul. Release what is no longer serving you through a magical soundscape. Sound healing is the meditative practice of calming the body and mind through the immersion of sound. Grab your yoga mat, blankets, eye mask, pillows and get cozy! Your only job is to relax and LISTEN. Register Now

healing starts here. a holistic psychotherapy + wellness practice ​ We are a holistic and integrative counseling + wellness practice that strives to assist you in finding the root cause for what you have been experiencing, thus bringing you back to balance. We believe that there are so many factors that contribute to dysfunction in our health, and if one aspect is off then that's when we start to experience symptoms. These symptoms - whether a warm body temperature, a headache, or anxiety - are energetic shifts in our body that alert us. Through the process of counseling, wellness programs, specific approaches, and other offerings we provide, you will explore these dysfunctions, get to the root of them, and ultimately become a more balanced self. ​ Wherever you are at in this moment, that's where we will begin. Together we will uncover, strengthen, and uplift the loose pieces that create who you are. Just remember: the anchor will always be there and can be used anytime throughout the process our approach + mission. what we offer. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING WELLNESS SHOP RESOURCES WELLNESS PROGRAMS MIND-BODY SERVICES testimonials. I love the products that are carried in The Wellness Shop! It is wonderful to know that someone spends the time researching and testing out the products that are sold before they are offered to the community. I really can't pick a favorite product so far - I love everything! The Unplugged Social Media Detox program blew me away. I did not realize how much social media has impacted me to the extent that it did. After this program, I totally had a mindset shift. Highly recommended and can be done on your own time if you are a busy mom like me! Alicia's approach to counseling is so different than other therapists I have gone to in the past. She has so much knowledge in other areas, not just psychology which really sets her apart from other providers I have gone to. Alicia helps to find the root concern of what you have been struggling with, which has made a HUGE difference in how I see myself, feel, and now live my life. Dealing with the pandemic brought me so much anxiety and the fear that I did not know what I would do if I did not have Alicia's support. She was able to teach me tools to use outside of the appointments and remind me that I am capable of getting through whatever comes my way....and I most definitely have. evolving into motherhood: anxiety + depression support for new mothers BEGINS FEBRUARY 2022. The first year of motherhood can be an all-encompassing roller-coaster ride. With soaring highs and devastating lows. While it can include joy, amazement, love, and excitement it can also be lonely, isolating, exhausting, scary, and guilt-ridden all at the same time. While these emotions are all a normal part of the motherhood experience sometimes, they can become overwhelming and prevent us from being the mother we want to be. At these times it can be helpful to talk to other mothers undergoing similar hardships. ​ The Evolving into Motherhood: Anxiety and Depression Support for New Mothers is a six-week support group for mothers in the first year of their child’s life experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression. ​ We welcome mothers to a safe non-judgmental space to learn and process together. Over the six weeks we will be covering multiple topics including coping tools, self care, communication with partner, attachment with baby, and healing through supplemental offerings such as yoga and sound healing. This group will provide you with a safe space to discuss your feelings and struggles with other new mothers undergoing similar journeys. Deadline to register is January 18th at 8pm EST. REGISTER HERE! blog. product spotlight. PALO SANTO + SELENITE LAVENDER WANDS The Link Between Food + Mental Health a day ago The Sacral Chakra + Mental Health Oct 19, 2021 Now Introducing: The 12 Week Meditation Series Oct 7, 2021 social. Wed, Feb 16 Virtual Event Full Moon Release RSVP upcoming event. contact us! Thanks for submitting! Submit If you would like to find out more about the services offered, have questions about products or any offerings, please reach out! We would love to chat with you to see what your goals are, areas of current concern, and if we are a good fit! ​ If you are experiencing a clinical and/or life-threatening emergency, please call 911, visit your local emergency room, or contact the National Suicide Prevention Line at 800-273-8255.​

A 6-week program to bring back more meaning into your life without relying on social media. The goals of this program are to: -Assist you in finding more meaning in your life without needing social media to fill that void -Identify ways in which you can reduce your use -Use social media as a tool .... & much more! This program consists of reflections, questions, journal prompts, meditations, and screentime monitoring. Available to begin on 2| 1 | 2021.