Justine Collazo

I help those who may struggle with roller coaster moods, big emotions, and high levels of stress or anxiety that drive day-to-day habits and interactions. We all find ways to deal with our inner and outer worlds, but sometimes those familiar ways of coping aren’t helpful long term or we outgrow what once worked for us. Many of the individuals I work find themselves called to the healing or helping professions; working hard to improve the wellbeing of others and their communities in demanding systems often designed for burnout. I believe building the mind-body connection through Mindfulness is key to deepening awareness and understanding. Learning to tune into the messages our body sends and working through the thoughts, feelings, behaviors and beliefs that keep us stuck or repeating damaging patterns helps pave the way for long lasting change. Change that has a larger impact than we often consider, the pursuit towards healing ourselves has ripple effects on our families and communities. I use an eclectic theoretical approach, incorporating Psychodynamic, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Person Centered Therapy along with Mindfulness and Somatic techniques. In addition to talk therapy, I offer Art Therapy as an expressive modality that can be incorporated to support your goals. It allows for processing through creative expression, engaging our senses, and meaning-making. We’ll work together to develop strategies for coping, behavior activation, stress reduction, and assertive communication. I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship that supports your healing and growth.