Tessa Nayowith, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to therapy. Her practice is characterized by integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed methods that focus on fostering support and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. Tessa examines cases through the lens of human connection, personal development, and the interplay between mind and body, aiming to create an environment filled with warmth, acceptance, and curiosity. With expertise in trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and chronic pain, Tessa is dedicated to helping individuals understand themselves better, heal from past experiences, and engage fully in the present. She holds certifications in Traumatic Stress Studies, Resources for Resiliency, and Trauma-Informed Yoga, and is nearing completion of a three-year training in Somatic Experiencing. Additionally, Tessa is a licensed massage therapist, yoga and yoga nidra instructor, and a birth and postpartum doula. With a background in education, Tessa has a particular fondness for working with teachers. In her sessions, she may incorporate movement, touch, and art visualization to facilitate anxiety reduction, increase awareness and vitality, and resolve stress, tension, trauma, and pain. Tessa looks forward to fostering meaningful connections with those she serves.