Essential Waters is a compassionate and skilled counselor with credentials as an LCMHC, LCAS, and CSI, specializing in trauma and PTSD, substance use, and spirituality issues among adults. Essential demonstrates key personality traits such as genuineness, kindness, realism, and attention to detail, which contribute to creating a nurturing therapeutic environment. With a focus on building social connections, insight, and accountability, Essential employs therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs, including Kink/Sex Positive, Trauma-Focused, Existential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Psychodynamic modalities. The therapy process encourages exploration—free from guilt, shame, or judgment—ultimately guiding clients on a journey towards uncovering their most genuine and powerful selves. Essential takes great care to facilitate a slow and steady opening up process, allowing time for trust to develop. Committed to a person-centered and harm-reduction philosophy, Essential utilizes direct feedback and humor, ensuring clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey of self-discovery.