Ausra Tauginas

Ausra Tauginas is an experienced counselor dedicated to helping those who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, experiencing fear, guilt, helplessness, loneliness, and invalidation. She understands that constant overthinking and exhaustion can leave individuals feeling without the will to engage in life. Ausra recognizes the struggles that come with excessive people-pleasing and survival patterns of fight or flight, as well as unhealthy coping mechanisms like shopping, substance use, overeating, or overworking. Through her trauma-informed counseling approach, she provides a safe environment for clients who have endured traumatic events, including verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as loss and abandonment. These past traumas often manifest in the present, leading to feelings of loneliness, shame, anxiety, and inadequacy. During the initial session, Ausra engages with clients to discuss their presenting concerns, life history, and environmental influences, allowing them to articulate their current symptoms, struggles, and relationship dynamics. In her experience, she has witnessed remarkable transformations as individuals engage deeply in the therapeutic process, discovering the courage to change and cultivate a more fulfilling sense of self, both independently and in their connections with others.