HOLISTIC (Whole Body) HEALING FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
Restore balance, inspire growth, and nurture lasting wellness
An Integrated Approach to
Helping You Heal
Combining the strengths of EMDR, art therapy, and Christian counseling to provide a comprehensive path to emotional wellness. Whether through reprocessing trauma, expressing emotions through creative outlets, or finding spiritual grounding through faith, each approach offers a unique pathway to healing. By addressing the mind, body, and spirit, these therapies work together to help individuals overcome obstacles and achieve holistic growth.
Our sessions are times for curiosity and self-exploration.
You’ll gain tools, language, and resources to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping you become who you were created to be.
In our sessions, you’ll learn mindfulness, breathwork, and meditation techniques that work for you. You’ll explore coping skills, self-care, and ways to tap into your inner and outer resources.
Discovering your mind, body, heart, and soul—and learning what you can and can’t control—is all part of the journey. Openness and authenticity are a must; coffee is optional.
You are welcome, and you are safe.
At Wholly Beautiful, your sessions will be unique. You'll laugh, cry, create art you'll love, and even make pieces you’ll want to toss—and I'll help you do it!
It's normal to avoid emotions, but shutting down the negative also blocks the positive, leading to survival mode. Here, though, you can feel relaxed and comfortable from the start. No need to hide; both your insecurities and strengths are welcome.
Whether we meet online or in person, your emotions, thoughts, and feelings will be safe, seen, and heard.
HEALING THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Art Therapy
Healing Space
Creativity
1:1 Support
Creating art helps decrease heart rate, reduce pain, and reduce depression, stress, and anxiety symptoms. Art helps stimulate brain function, increase self-worth, and improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, and mood.
In addition, in combination with other modalities of talk therapy, art-making has shown evidence of helping people gain insight into problem behaviors, challenge self-deprecating thoughts, and change habits. These are all benefits of art therapy, which marries art-making with talk therapy.
You are not a cereal box, a filing cabinet, or a competitor. At Wholly Beautiful, there are no labels, judgments, or diagnoses. (that last one is questionable—sometimes I am forced to diagnose…)
Crossing into the art therapy studio, you'll feel safe, welcomed, and inspired—a space filled with compassion and acceptance.
At Wholly Beautiful, you are seen and valued as the unique individual you are. Your story is as deep as the ocean and as wide as the earth.
In individual art therapy sessions, you’ll find the time and space to share your story—whatever its pages hold—with someone who listens and guides you through the pain.
Individual Art Therapy Sessions
During individual art therapy sessions, you can work one-on-one with me as I provide the energetic space you need to heal.
At Wholly Beautiful, the client is the expert on their own life and history. They have truths that inform who and how they are today. The art therapist is an expert in coping skills, art directives, and reflecting the client’s story as an observer and witness.
As the art therapist, I approach your story with compassion and non-judgment. I reflect on what you share through imagery and words. I present questions in ways that lead to curiosity and insight, gradually challenging current perspectives and habits.
Group Art Therapy Sessions
Group art therapy is an excellent option for someone who needs to practice connecting with others and building deeper relationships.
This group offers support from others who understand and relate to your pain.There is no room for judgment in the group art therapy space. NO skill or talent is needed – just an open heart and an open mind, and a readiness to get your hands dirty!
Group members come into the studio with similar goals and hope for connection and support. Plus, you will receive the bonus of re-engaging your creativity in an inspiring space that encourages fun and playful creation. You may also experience tears, passion, and much more because there is no connection without vulnerability and emotion.
Individual art therapy with me is a healing space where art opens the conversation between you and me, allowing self-expression, insight, and reflection. At Wholly Beautiful, I believe you are the expert on your own life; I am here as a compassionate guide, offering tools, coping skills, and art directives to help you explore and understand your story.
As we work together, I’ll listen without judgment, reflect on what you share through imagery and words, and encourage curiosity and self-awareness. Art can reveal insights that may surprise you, sparking hope and offering new perspectives. Sometimes, we may even "listen" to the art: If your art could speak, what would it say?
Art therapy is deeply beneficial. Beyond reducing stress, anxiety, and even heart rate, art-making enhances self-worth, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. Combined with talk therapy, it can help you identify and shift problem behaviors and negative thoughts, guiding you toward meaningful change.
Through this process, you’re never alone. I’m here to process the art with you, provide coping strategies, and support actionable steps forward—always at a pace that feels right for you.
Find the right path through art therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
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Art therapy facilitates a visual conversation between the art therapist and the art therapy client. Sometimes, art is about expressing something non-verbal. Other times, the art-making and imagery physically create distance so that the artist can finally let go.
The art-making process and imagery inform the art therapist on what and how to ask questions that hopefully lead to insight for the client.
In my process as an art therapist, I also utilize other modalities and theories that inform how I work with my clients. These modalities include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, energy-based healing, and movement therapy (yoga).
Every person holds experiences and environmental, cultural, and biological factors that inform who they are and how they fit in their world. This viewpoint also means that there is no one way for someone to heal. Awareness of many different approaches to healing strengthens the process and encourages a path that is as unique as the person. As with any form of healing, art therapy is what you make of it.
If you are looking for a traditional definition, “Art therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.”
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You do not need any skill, talent, or practice to engage in art therapy. Art therapy is not about the aesthetics of your art – it’s about the meaning, thought, emotion, and action behind it and where it may lead. It is a judgment-free zone.
So, no, you do not need to view yourself as an artist, but you should know that I see you as an artist. I believe that anyone who creates something that wouldn’t otherwise exist is an artist.
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Sure, but I have a question for you. How’s that been going for you so far?
What you’ve been doing hasn’t been working. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here searching for something to help. So, let’s try healing first and see where it takes you.
HEALING ROOTED IN FAITH AND GUIDANCE
Christ-Centered Counseling
Safe Space
Multiple Sessions
Growth
Well-intentioned advice doesn’t solve the problem.
You believe in the power of God and the Holy Spirit. Your faith is vital, but so is your anxiety.
When you reached out to friends and family for support, it was the same response: “Stay in the Word.” “Lean not into your understanding.” “The Lord is your strength.”
Their responses have made you hide how you feel – like a phony and hypocrite now more than ever.
Sometimes, we need to search beyond verses.
The responses you heard from your friends and family are valid, but you are human. And though each of these statements may be true, life is more complex than a single verse.
You are not a sovereign being like Jesus. Even though you do the “right things,” you still feel confused or lost in an often unforgiving world.
On the other hand, Christ loves you for you, every part of you. He knows that your whole is greater than the sum of the parts. You don’t have all the answers or questions, and that’s ok!
He is not asking for your perfection. If you were perfect, you wouldn’t need Him. Christ is a healer, and He doesn’t want to see humans suffer. Therefore, seeking a helping hand beyond to ease your suffering is Biblical (think of the good Samaritan)..
Experience the transformative power of Christ-centered counseling that nurtures your emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. By blending scripture, prayer, and professional therapy techniques, we help align your life with God’s teachings, fostering healing, resilience, and wholeness. Our compassionate, faith-centered approach supports you in finding peace, clarity, and strength as you navigate life’s challenges in alignment with your faith.
At Wholly Beautiful we have safe and supportive spaces for transformation. Whether through EMDR for trauma, art therapy for emotional expression, or spiritual counseling, each session is conducted in a secure, non-judgmental space. Here, clients are empowered to explore their feelings, thoughts, and beliefs in a way that promotes lasting growth and positive change, creating a foundation for a balanced, purposeful life.
HEALING ROOTED IN FAITH AND GUIDANCE
Christ-Centered Coaching
Safe Space
Solution-Focused
Direction
A safe and supportive space to address emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges through a faith-based lens.
By integrating biblical principles with therapeutic techniques, this coaching approach helps individuals find peace, purpose, and healing in alignment with their faith.
A Solution-focused Approach
Christ-Centered Coaching is a focused, intentional partnership designed to help you bridge the gap between where you are today and the fullness of the life God has designed for you. This is not counseling—which often addresses past trauma or mental health diagnoses—but a forward-looking, action-oriented process that helps you clarify your calling, overcome obstacles, and grow in spiritual maturity. We help you align your goals, habits, and daily actions with your faith, using biblical principles as the blueprint for success and fulfillment.
We coach from a foundation that recognizes the essential role of wisdom found in community. Scripture reminds us, “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14, ESV). This coaching recognizes that seeking insight and accountability within the fellowship of other Christ-followers is not a sign of weakness, but a commitment to wisdom and safety.
HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION THROUGH EMDR
EMDR Therapy
Transformation
Foster Healing
Growth
Have you ever felt stuck in a loop, where past experiences – even old ones – still trigger intense emotional reactions in your present? Maybe it's a feeling of anxiety when a certain situation arises, or disproportionate anger, or a sense of dread that just won't shake. If so, you're not alone, and there's a powerful, research-backed therapy that can help: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy.
What Exactly is EMDR?
At its heart, EMDR is a psychotherapy approach that helps your brain naturally heal from the distress of traumatic or disturbing life experiences. Think of it like this: when something really upsetting happens, our brain sometimes doesn't process it completely. It gets "stuck" in a raw, unprocessed state, holding onto the original sights, sounds, feelings, and thoughts of that event. This is why a memory from years ago can still feel incredibly vivid and distressing today, as if you're reliving it.
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (often side-to-side eye movements, but sometimes tapping or tones) while you gently focus on these disturbing memories. This unique process helps your brain to essentially "unstick" these memories. It's thought to mimic what happens during REM sleep, when your brain naturally processes experiences. As your brain engages in this rhythmic stimulation, those distressing memories begin to lose their emotional charge. They are reprocessed and stored in a way that feels neutral, like any other memory from your past.
The Benefits: Moving Forward with Freedom
The magic of EMDR is in how it helps you move from being re-activated by past events to simply remembering them. Here’s what you can expect:
Emotional Regulation: One of the biggest benefits is a significant improvement in your emotional responses. When past experiences are properly processed, your brain no longer perceives them as an immediate threat in the present. This means less intense anxiety, fear, anger, or sadness in situations that used to trigger you.
Leaving the Past in the Past: EMDR doesn't erase memories, but it helps them reside where they belong – in your past. You gain perspective and distance from the distress, allowing you to respond to current situations based on what's happening now, not on old wounds.
Reduced Symptoms: It's incredibly effective for reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and even chronic pain linked to trauma.
Increased Self-Worth & Confidence: As old burdens are released, many people experience a newfound sense of peace, clarity, and self-acceptance.
A "Whole-Brain" Approach: This therapy taps into your brain's natural healing abilities, providing a powerful and lasting shift in how you experience the world.
Is EMDR a Little... Weird? Yes!
Is it Worth It? Absolutely!
Let's be honest: the idea of moving your eyes side-to-side or tapping your knees while thinking about something difficult might sound a little strange at first. And yes, for some, the process can feel a bit unconventional. But EMDR isn't about magic; it's about neuroscience and tapping into your brain's inherent capacity for healing.
The vast amount of research and countless success stories from people who have transformed their lives through EMDR speak volumes. It requires commitment, and sometimes patience, but the freedom and peace you can gain from leaving those heavy past experiences where they belong – in the past – is profoundly liberating.
If you're ready to explore a powerful path to healing and greater emotional regulation, EMDR might just be the life-changing tool you've been looking for. It's a journey, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a specialized therapy designed to help heal emotional distress from trauma and disturbing life experiences. While focusing on a memory, the client engages in bilateral stimulation (like eye movements), which is believed to replicate the brain's natural processing during REM sleep.
This process essentially "unblocks" the memory, moving it from the brain's emotional storage (amygdala) to the areas where it can be properly processed (prefrontal cortex). The intense emotional charge is neutralized, allowing you to recall the event without distress—it becomes a neutral memory instead of a trigger. When faith is integrated, the Holy Spirit is invited to consecrate the healing, transforming the memory with divine truth and grace.
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Depending on your needs and desires, there are three options:
1.) 55-minutes: This is the “traditional” length of a session and is most common for those that need structured weekly sessions due to scheduling constraints etc.
2.) 90-minutes: This session length may be necessary for those that need more time for processing traumatic events or desire additional time for verbal processing.
3.) 3.5 hours: This is for our EMDR Intensive Program, which requires additional paperwork. The folks in this program prefer a more efficient approach to healing who have the availability and motivation to do so.
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An EMDR session is a structured, gentle, and collaborative process where you remain fully awake and in control. It's not talk therapy; it's a way to guide your brain toward healing without needing to deeply re-live the past.
The Process
Preparation: We build safety, discuss your goals, and equip you with calming tools. We only proceed when you feel ready.
Processing: You hold a memory in mind while engaging in bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or gentle hand buzzers). This stimulation helps the brain "unstick" the memory's intense emotion, moving it to a place where it can be properly resolved.
Closure: The session ends with grounding techniques to leave you feeling settled and safe.
The result is that your past trauma loses its power, allowing you to react to the present with newfound peace and clarity.
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EMDR is highly effective if your current struggles (like anxiety, avoidance, or intense emotional reactions) are rooted in a past negative experience or trauma. It’s a great option if you feel "stuck" or find traditional talk therapy hasn't fully resolved the emotional charge of a memory.
The best way to know for sure is to schedule a brief consultation with an EMDR therapist. They can review your history, assess your readiness, and ensure it's the right healing path for you at this time. Call Jordan for more info at 843-900-0242.
Extended Support
Healing is just the beginning, but challenges can linger. You leave therapy or coaching feeling unstoppable, only to wake up to overwhelm and self-doubt, missing that safe space to share and grow.
What if support was always within reach? Wholly Beautiful bridges the gap with comforting messages, inspiring quotes, and creative prompts to help you stay clear and confident on your journey.
Let’s see if extended support is your next step. Stay connected, keep growing, and know—you’re never alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Take a deep breath. No really. Take a deep breath—You don’t know, and neither do I. I can’t guarantee that art therapy, counseling, EMDR or life coaching will make any difference in your life because I don’t know the depth of your commitment.
But… the moment you take action on the commitment to making changes in your life, things within and around you begin to shift. One of the main concepts I work on with clients is acceptance. You cannot know that something will work until you try it. However, the way you approach your sessions, the energy you bring, and understanding your motivation for doing it will make ALL the difference in your life and our sessions together.
What you put into it is what you get out of it, and you’ll know if it’s working because the process will become more challenging and probably even emotionally painful. I’ll be with you every step of the way.
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First, re-read that last FAQ. I can’t guarantee that I am the right fit for you. But we can chat in a free consultation so that you can decide for yourself. And since we’re on this topic, if a therapist or any other helping professional “can guarantee” any outcome for you, run.
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If you got this far and found this question, I would be willing to bet that you are my ideal client. My ideal client is ready and willing to take on the challenge of making changes in their life. Potential clients who come to me wanting to change other people in their lives probably aren’t ready to make this kind of commitment to themselves.
This kind of healing takes determination and commitment. There will be mountains to climb, valleys to wade through, and peaks to claim along the journey. I’ll be here to tackle all of it with you, cheering you on and celebrating your achievements. It will be hard and it will be worth the work!
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I see my clients as human beings. Imperfect. Worthy. Enough. And, above all, wholly beautiful (that’s right, my clients inspired my business name).
My clients are determined, resilient, and confident but may not be aware of their power. I help them reconnect with these parts of themselves and accept the existing imperfections in them and all people.
I view my clients as the experts in their own lives and responsible for the direction in which they move. I provide information and resources, and my clients decide what to do with them.