Our Mission is to empower diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, spirituality, educational and career goals.
Our logo represents both the Arrowhead and the colors of the Peacock. In Native American traditions, the Arrowhead is a symbol of Protection and Strength. It acts as a symbol of Courage. The Peacock represents renewal through embracing your inner truth and allowing your true colors to show. Additionally, peacocks survive by eating plants know to be poisonous in nature, therefore, they are strong creatures overcoming adversity. As are our clients.
Your True Self overcoming Adversity with Protection, Strength and Courage.
Kelly Nixon Burns Schultz, MA, LPC, NCC
You know that, “whatever this is…isn’t working for me!”, to quote one of my favorite comedies. Sometimes that is all you know. You know that you need and want to change the things that are no longer working for you but have no idea where to begin or who to trust with your story. The overwhelm of where to go and who to talk to can keep you stuck. But then as they say, if nothing changes, nothing changes and that causes fear. Or, one can get so comfortable being uncomfortable that it is where they stay. Allow yourself the opportunity to connect to yourself and others, living your life in a whole new way, with peace and joy.
You can be safe in the arena with me, slaying your personal dragons, knowing that I support you. I will cheer your growth and challenge your negative thinking and resistant behaviors. You will be the hero of your own story and decide what to keep and what to let go of. The therapeutic process does not happen overnight, but it is a beautiful unfolding.
And yes, you will laugh again, I promise, ( because… I am really really funny 😉 ) but mostly because you will lighten the weight you have been under by learning effective coping strategies and new ways of seeing the world. You will finally love and accept yourself as the strong and beautiful person that you are…exactly as you are.
My Focus
I have had significant success assisting clients with diverse challenges including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, fractured relationships, low self-esteem, as well as, trauma history, mood, and personality disorders. Your issues will not overwhelm me. There is absolutely no room for judgement here you can be sure of that. And I won’t tolerate you shaming you either; I’ve got your back.
My Approach
My core philosophy revolves around liberating and expanding a client’s self-awareness in order to create a life lived peacefully and authentically. Sometimes you don’t know why you are feeling the way that you are! CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Adlerian, and Experiential are among my eclectic modalities enthusiastically employed. I’ll even use Disney movies, Taylor Swift lyrics, and Angel Tarot cards if I feel they are appropriate, and my crystals and action figures are always at the ready.
My Journey to Mental Healthcare
I have come into the field after several careers. My life has not been a straight line. I have been blessed with a roller coaster of change and opportunity. Prior to attending grad school, I had previously worked as an English teacher, a nail technician, a make-up artist as well as an officer manager and sales consultant. During my work to develop my becoming, I became aware of what a beautiful gift the therapeutic relationship could be. I am determined to be that support for others.
My Goals for You
We will create a collaborative approach to the goals you have around the thoughts, feelings, or behavior that you would like to change. You are the lead actor in your own movie. I will cheer your growth and challenge your negative thinking and resistant behaviors. You will be the hero of your own story and decide what to keep and what to let go of. I will be here guiding those steps to ensure you feel confident in your ability to shine.
My First Session with You
You can be safe in the arena with me, slaying your dragons, knowing that I support you. I understand how difficult it can be to share your truth. (Often for what might feel like the millionth time, not finding the right therapist) And you will leave that very first session with concrete skills to get started immediately. It wasn’t an easy decision to enter therapy and find me. I want to make it worth your time!