

Change Your Thinking,
Change Your Life
PROFESSIONAL COACHING & CONSULTING - THAT WORKS

ABOUT ME
Different Approach,
Different Results
Welcome. I'm Tissa. I'm happy you're here.
I have a unique and unconventional style to coaching and counseling. Rather than take the observant, "outsider" approach common in traditional therapy, I engage with you fully in your evolutionary process. I can help you discover what may be hidden to you and conceive of a realistic plan to make the change in your life you want to make, remembering that change is incremental.
My approach is a results-driven blend of information gathering, analysis and coaching. My theoretical orientation is eclectic, holistic, philosophical, and rooted in a transpersonal ethic. In my work with you, I may utilize different modalities such as psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, narrative, primal, psychodrama, collaborative, movement, and solution-focused. I also welcome incorporating a spiritual/religious component reflective of your beliefs, if that is important to you.
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I have a lot to offer in my work with you and have a reputation as genuine, insightful, and effective. In addition to a BA in Psychology, work toward an MA in Clinical Psychology, and over 10 years experience providing counseling, care management, inspiration, motivation, and support to people from all walks of life, I have spent many years in both formal and independent study in subjects ranging from dance and movement, performance, yoga, philosophy, spirituality, mysticism, religion, biology, physiology, nutrition, art, psycholinguistics, manifestation principles, and much more. I also have cultural competence and experience working those with varied gender identities and presentations, sexual orientations, ethnicities and colors, spiritualities and religions, vocations, income levels, health conditions, and life experiences. I'm also an ordained minister who can perform various ceremonies.
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No two clients have the same plan with me. Our work together is custom to your unique situation and needs. My only constant is that my goal is to help you accomplish yours.
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If you're ready for change, I'm here to help you make it happen.
MY AREAS OF
COACHING EXPERTISE
Identity
Exploration, Gender, Sexuality, Shame, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Self-Actualization
Sex
LGBTQ, Kink, Embarrassment, Shame, Quality, Safety
Relationships
Formation, Renewal, Communication, Intimacy, Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution, Dissolution
Some specific areas of support:
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The self and its evolution over our lifespan
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The concepts of "gender" and "sexual orientation" and how they apply to us individually and collectively
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Reclamation
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Transitions
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"Coming out"
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How to cultivate self-esteem and love of self
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The path to self-actualization
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Improving our sexual lives
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Overcoming shame, inferiority, and fear with sex
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Understanding and managing your kinks
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How to introduce kink to a lover, partner, or spouse
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Understanding personal power
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Consent
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Sexual health and safety
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Establishing and maintaining relationships
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Relationship rejuvenation
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Improving communication skills
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Identifying and negotiating your needs
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Developing and deepening intimacy
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Intimacy problems and solutions
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Conflict resolution techniques
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Healing from the loss of a partnership