About Therapy
Ready for a change but not sure where to start.
You’ve already tried “traditional therapy” and didn’t feel different.
Sure, you talked about things and vented a lot, but ultimately, you still felt the same between sessions. Sessions became a momentary relief that didn’t seem to last, and you never felt challenged to make any lasting changes.
It’s also possible you found your way here without ever being to any therapy before. You are on the search for help for the first time, and you’re scared about all the “what ifs.” Along with all the “what ifs,” you might also be thinking, “What’s wrong with me?”
Trust me; I will not assess, diagnose, or label you with anything other than love. If a diagnosis is what you’re searching for, you’ll need to find someone else to help you!
There is nothing wrong with you.
The scripts you have formed through your experiences have informed how you see yourself today. This filter prevents you from confidently standing in your power. While your past influenced your current circumstance, it does not define your future.
Treated with respect and compassion, I will always consider you the expert on your goals and desires when working with me. And, even if you are uncertain about those, I can help you formulate and cultivate them now.
The path ahead may feel uncertain, but with help, you can forge that path ahead for yourself.
You are welcome, and you are safe.
At Wholly Beautiful, your sessions will be different than what you’ve experienced anywhere else. You will laugh. You will cry. You will create beautiful art and make art that you’ll want to burn, and I’ll help you do it!
It is natural and human to want to avoid emotion! But, when you avoid the negative emotions, that also means the positive ones shut down. Hence, survival mode and autopilot take over.
While in other environments, your mind and body may feel the need to shut down from overwhelm. However, you will feel relaxed and comfortable from the moment we encounter. There will be no need to hide your insecurities because they, and your strengths, are welcome in our time together.
Through whatever platform we may meet, be it online or in person, rest assured that your emotions, thoughts, and feelings are safe to feel seen and heard.
Our sessions are times for curiosity and self-exploration.
You will receive the tools, language, and resources needed to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behavior to be the person you were created to be.
During our sessions, you’ll learn about mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and how to engage in them in ways that feel good to you.
You’ll try different coping skills and self-care routines, make changes based on what works for you, and learn how to use your internal and external resources.
Getting to know your mind, body, heart, and soul – and what you can and can’t control – is part of the process. Openness and authenticity are required; coffee is optional.
So, how can you be sure that this is a good fit?
Schedule a free consultation so that we can decide together. You are not alone in this, but you are the only one who can start the conversation.
When you schedule your consultation, you can ask me any clarifying questions you like without judgment, or I can tell you what it’s like to work with me.
The moment you become a client, your life’s trajectory will change.
Why? Because you decided to invest in YOU.
Our time together will always be approached with nonjudgment and compassion, but that will not mean it will be easy. Please make no mistake about it; there will be challenges because change is challenging no matter what.
You’ve created habits and automatic responses that brought you to how you feel and live today. To have the future you want, you must address those habits and make changes in your life.
It makes sense still to feel nervous about reaching out.
Letting people know that you need help is scary. You feel anxious throughout the day, so adding the idea of reaching out for help from a stranger is NOT something you want to do.
I get it. It’s hard to reach out. It’s hard to say, “I need help.”
So, I’ve made it simple. All you need to do is click on the button you see here and schedule a 20-minute consultation. It’s that easy.
About Me
Here’s a love note from Jordan.
I am a counselor, art therapist and holistic life coach serving women and girls throughout South Carolina and the US. My priority is to create a therapeutic environment that promotes growth and positive change in your life.
I look forward to working with you on your path to realizing your strengths and opportunities for personal development. Coaching and art therapy are processes that can move you toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the life you desire.
You deserve the very best, and I am glad you are here.
So, do you want to know more about me and my credentials?
I began my journey as an art therapist in 2014. Before that time, I had not heard of art therapy; I only knew that creativity brought me joy and that I wanted to make a difference in the world.
After seeking further education, I received my Master of Arts for Art Therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in December 2018. During my studies, I completed practicums and internships working with various populations, including traumatic brain injury survivors, adults with intellectual delays, and adults seeking wellness in a mental health facility.
After completing my internship at HopeWay in Charlotte, NC, I became an integrative therapist involved with various groups. These groups focused on art therapy, yoga, meditation, nutrition education, music therapy, horticultural therapy, and recreational therapy. During this time, I also found my love for yoga, recognizing the mental health benefits I was experiencing in my own life.
Upon landing at home at the onslaught of COVID-19, like many other people around the world, I took advantage of the extra time to receive certification as a yoga and mindfulness teacher in August 2020.
I moved with my family “back home” to Florence, South Carolina, and started my private practice during this same year. As I continued to host art therapy groups remotely for HopeWay, I began offering services to women on the path of wholly beautiful living.
Recognizing the significant need for helping professionals worldwide, I began researching other ways I could help in my community. Not everyone has a diagnosable mental illness, but they still need someone therapeutically trained. In September of 2021, I completed intensive life coach training with the Life Purpose Institute and became certified as a life coach in December 2021. A year later, I received my associate license as a professional counselor in the state of South Carolina. This combination of training and credentials allows me to work with a wide variety of populations and continue to work with people in need.
Now, I incorporate art therapy, yoga, coaching, and meditation in my work with clients and personal development. I know the benefits of these practices firsthand, and I trust each person’s individuality to take the path that leads them to whole-hearted living.
Here’s a little more about me.
Growing up, I enjoyed performing on stage in dance and show choir. I also found solace in creating things with my hands – anything from sewing to drawing and painting. I kept sketchbooks filled with dress designs, animals, and people. Now, I prefer focusing on nature, symbolic/metaphorical imagery, and expressing emotion in any way that feels good.
My days generally consist of self-care, working with clients, and spending time with my family. I enjoy learning about new concepts and theories in psychology. I try to eat healthily, and I’m also a sucker for french fries and sweets. I go through phases of being a “coffeeholic” and then cutting back drastically. I could easily be in either phase today or tomorrow.
My primary motivator and inspiration in life is my family – my husband (Ben), two boys (Liam and Callan), two dogs (Motley and Hiro), and two cats (Poe and Cheetoh). We do things like create night and video game night, and we also love to watch movies together. (You’ll hear me drop movie references in almost every session together!) One of our favorite family experiences is Legoland in Florida.
Every day, I search for and create joy through the little things. I do yoga, create art (even if it’s just a scribble), snuggle my kids, chat with my husband, and listen to the birds. I believe in the innate desire of the human being to be ever-changing and constantly growing.