COUNSELING SERVICES

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

I offer in-person counseling to individuals that is confidential, compassionate, and based on the most recent research in treatments. I start by getting to know you and hearing your story. I will ask you questions about your current issues and your history to get a better idea of what you are dealing with and what approach will best fit your situation. This process is collaborative. You know yourself and your circumstances better than anyone. We will work together to set goals for therapy. Change is possible. I am here to help. Common issues:

Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Depression, Chronic Stress, Burnout, Trauma Debriefing, Relational Stress, Work-Related Stress, Identity, Sexual Orientation Questions, Gender Identity Questions, Doubts about Faith, Grief, Career Direction, Pornography Addiction

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Living away from home can be awesome. It can also be lonely and stressful. Whether you want to come and just have someone to talk with about all the new experiences and struggles, or you realize that you are dealing with symptoms that may need treatment, I am here. We can work together to determine what the best course of action will be to get you feeling better and thriving in this new country, so that you can be restored and focus on your studies and enjoying this chapter in your life.

REFUGEES

I offer in-person mental health counseling to refugees and asylum-seekers in the Nantes area. As a refugee, you may be far from home and lack the support of family and friends. You may be struggling with traumatic memories from back home, from your journey to France or from life as a refugee. You may also be struggling with figuring out who you are an how you fit into this new culture. Whatever the issue may be, I am here to help. Therapy is available in English, but we can discuss the possibility of therapy in French. If you speak another language, contact me for help in finding a therapist who speaks your language, or we can discuss the use of a translator in our sessions.

COUPLES & FAMILIES

The couple and family relationship can be a great source of joy, but can also bring about a lot of pain and be lonely. Dealing with these issues while overseas is even harder. My approach is systems-based, looking at all areas of the couple and family life that could be contributing to the problems. It is also directive and solution-focused. I would love to help with any of these common issues or any others you may be facing:

Communication, Lack of Intimacy, Conflict, Grief/Loss, Infidelity, Fertility Journey, Contemplating Divorce, Sexual Dissatisfaction or Dysfunction, Life Stage Transitions

RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVES

You are living outside of your passport country and you realize that you need mental health care. The thought of stopping everything and moving back home for this care seems daunting, but something has to be done. Or maybe you have recently suffered from stressful or traumatic event and can’t seem to get back to normal. The change and stress of living overseas can exacerbate existing mental health struggles and bring up new ones. As an expat myself, I have experienced all of this. Restoration can offer residential in-person intensive counseling services from a few days to several weeks. Housing is available in a small furnished apartment in Nantes, France. We will work together to determine the amount of time that will be necessary to address the current issues and plan for follow-up.

TELEHEALTH

I provide telehealth sessions through a HIPPA and GDPR-compliant video-conferencing platform for individuals living outside of the Nantes area. For those residing in the United States, I can provide telehealth for residents of Texas.

While telehealth can be an effective solution for many mental health concerns, I do not recommend it for clients who are actively suicidal, for small children, for adults with reduced mental capacities, or clients experiencing active psychosis. For problems requiring medication, we will need to discuss the possibility of finding a general practitioner or psychiatrist in your area before continuing treatment. Contact me to set up a free 15-minute consultation to find out if telehealth will be a good fit for you.