“Setting boundaries and stillness are two ways I’m working on taking better care of myself. Establishing limits provides you with the stillness in your life to be able to sit with yourself.”
— Maryam Ajayi
Services
Individual Therapy
Perhaps you are at a turning point in your life where you know in your deepest intuition that there is an imbalance in life and in your wellness. When you feel like your direction is unclear, when you question who you are and how you show up in the world, when you question your choices and thoughts, and when you know that there is a deeper sense of peace that feels far away, healing is needed. Entering into a healing space with a therapist can be the start/continuation to uncovering obstacles keeping you from living your most authentic life as your best self.
I bring to our therapy space a true understanding of how challenging life can be when grappling with anxiety, depression, unhelpful thought forms and dysfunctional patterns, all of which inevitably impact every aspect of life. I know how lost one can become while trying to heal from the pains of family of origin, trauma(s), oppression (internal and external), and from our own unhelpful narratives/stories (accurate or not).
This is where healing with the help of a non judgemental witness, who illuminates areas to grow and deepen, is vital. We heal in relationship with others and I will dedicate my compassion, empathy and wisdom to journeying alongside you in your healing process.
EMDR
WHAT IS EMDR THERAPY?
When you feel stuck in patterns of distress and are struggling to overcome past experiences that you have a hard time letting go of, or if you are feeling stuck in your current talk therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a great therapy to effectively heal your trauma, distress/anxiety and other emotional challenges.
EMDR therapy is a form of psychotherapy that specializes in helping individuals work through/process traumatic memories, distressing beliefs, and emotions within an environment that prioritizes a sense of safety and support. EMDR is a leading therapy in treating various mental health challenges and increasing healing and sustainable change.
WHAT DOES EMDR HELP WITH?
EMDR helps treat conditions caused by trauma. This could be nightmares, PTSD, difficult personal interactions, difficulty in relationships, fears/phobias, anxiety, and depression.
HOW DO I KNOW IF EMDR IS RIGHT FOR ME?
EMDR is right for individuals that are ready to get “unstuck” with their past traumas and traumatic memories that have shaped their present day mental wellbeing. If you are wanting to alleviate your psychological distress, negative thought patterns/beliefs, anxiety and depression and find a deeper sense of calm and safety in the world, EMDR may be the therapy that works for you.
Please reach out to me if you are interested in learning more about this process as it has shown to be highly effective with individuals in finding healing and lasting change. Please watch the video link below to find out more about how EMDR may be a good step for you to take in your healing journey.
Clinical Supervision
I am a Washington State approved Clinical Supervisor and am seeking to offer clinical supervision to those seeking full licensure or those wanting to deepen their clinical skills in their already established practice. I am hoping to work with therapist associates who have some experience already in setting up their private practice or working in other clinical settings and needing a holistic supervision experience.
My Approach:
I seek to engage supervisees in a collaborative and relational approach to building a clinically sound practice, identifying one’s resonant niché, and to develop one’s clinical mind and tailoring your approach to varying client presentations and issues.
I want to help clinicians who approach their work from a social justice and systems perspective. I also want to help newer clinicians focus on what a sustainable practice means for them, while honoring their capacity, internalized narratives of worth, strengths, and resources.
I also have experience navigating private practice building and sustainability as an HSP (highly sensitive person) with a history of chronic illness. I encourage those who identify this way to seek the proper support to sustain your business and wellbeing as a clinician.
In my clinical work, I have predominantly met with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities (with my own personal overlap being part of a multicultural, South Asian diaspora, and queer communities) and also have experience working with all identities.
I am trained in and incorporate an eclectic blend of depth-based existential, humanistic, narrative, developmental attachment trauma, IFS, and client-centered approaches and can be used to help you develop those modalities but are not limited to these approaches.
Next Steps
Please contact Ash Gangadean at ashley@mosiaccounselingcollective.com for more information about fees and how to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to get started with therapy or clinical supervision.