April Hayes, M.A.
I am so excited to work with you and explore ways to guide you through the noise of our sometimes bewildering lives. By slowing down, exploring useful practices and checking assumptions (all assumptions!), we’re able to see obstacles more clearly. Although you may not want to trust in yourself yet, you do have the power to make change. There is no one stopping you from living in wonder and joy, only your lack of sincere desire. I want to show you what you’re capable of because, believe me, you’re capable of a lot!
At the root of my approach is the belief: our culture is in need of help, not you. Many of your thoughts and behaviors are a product of living in a dysfunctional culture, and when we start from there, you will see it’s not your fault and you’re not alone. I do not aim to dismiss your behaviors or play them off "Oh it’s just culture’s fault”, I aim to expose this truth with you, and help you take back control of what you can. Our time will be a practice of you feeling heard, seen and understood, therefore, teaching you how to hear, see and understand yourself and others. Through a holistic lens, focused discourse and wonder, we will explore you, and what you have to offer yourself and others. I look forward to getting started!
My Focus:
Relationship guidance
Romantic orientation exploration
Transpersonal exploration
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting consultation
Yoga combined with therapy or personalized practice
Meditation combined with guidance
Dialogical and communication skill building