Increasing Capacity for Joy
After experiencing difficult, stressful, or traumatic situations, we don't lose the capacity to handle hard situations, but rather we often lose our capacity for joy. For this reason, I like to begin with clients by increasing capacity for joy. From here, people often find increased courage, ability to manage powerful emotions, increase healthy communication, stand-up for themselves, and increase trust and self-esteem.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCPT), I work with adults navigating impact from trauma, anger, anxiety, grief, identity questions, and life transitions. I draw on a variety of approaches including EMDR, somatic work, CBT, and DBT to help build practical coping skills, process impact from difficult experiences, and focus on increasing capacity for joy. For clients who are interested, I also love working with people in incorporating faith and spirituality to increase holistic care.
Whether you're experiencing impact from past hurt, powerful emotions (anger, anxiety, grief, etc), managing stress, working through communication challenges, or exploring who you are, I'm here to support you.
I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions and accept most major insurance plans. I'm currently accepting new clients. If you are interested in determining if I would be a good therapeutic fit for you, feel free to reach out to schedule a 15-20 phone consultation :)
Julia Kuczkowski
MA, LPC, CCPT