Jason and Mikaela
About Us
Guidance for Growing is a dream come true for us!
When we met in 2003, we spent many hours talking about a future in which we would work together, blending our passions for healthy living & helping people. Most traditional therapy & counseling practices miss the important connection between physical body & mental well-being, offering a one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach to programs. That method simply does not work for making long-term changes.
Additionally, because it’s clear to us that lifestyle choices affect mental health, we were frustrated about people being treated for anxiety, depression & stress without consideration or conversation regarding the role of nutrition, relationships & activity in their lives. Likewise, how could people with near-constant weight struggles not be asked about the state of their relationships, careers & overall happiness?
Top it all off with the plethora of contradictory, confusing & overwhelming wellness advice out there & no wonder so many of us are stuck, not knowing how or where or when to start making changes!
Thus, a dream was born: To build a different practice, one that offers an integrative & individualized approach to health & wellness.
To make this dream a reality, we cultivated our individual passions over the next several years:
Jason, is a licensed clinical psychotherapist with additional training in EMDR for trauma & anxiety, alcohol & other drug abuse & addiction, gambling & process addiction & personal training. Mikaela, is a board-certified health counselor currently working toward credentialing for therapy & has completed several other trainings focused on nutrition, emotional eating, the gut-brain connection & dietary theory. Our skills & areas of expertise compliment each other & we’re beyond thrilled to be working with the individuals & families right here in our hometown. Life is good!
Recognizing that people live, work & play within a unique system of relationships & circumstances, we now have a practice that looks at the whole person, rather than only at his or her “problem.” Because no two people are the same, we leave the cookie-cutting for the kitchen & instead provide individualized programs & accountability in order to best meet your particular needs & goals. We help you see the many strengths & motivations that you already have, & empower you to discover what works for you, so you can let all the contradictory & confusing health advice out there roll right off your back, Jack!
Learn more about the specific signature services and programs we offer for your health, wellness & recovery:
- Mental health therapy
- Health counseling
- Lifestyle, food & diet coaching
- Alcohol & other drug therapy
- Gambling therapy
Living your best life happens one step at a time. We provide those steps with accessible services & attainable goals that allow individuals to live the lives they’ve dreamed of. We look forward to meeting you soon!
In wellness,
Jason & Mikaela
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Professional affiliations
We are professionally verified by Psychology Today. Additionally, Guidance for Growing is a proud member of the following professional groups (click to visit their websites):
