I believe that stories and beliefs provide lenses through which we see and experience the world. Each "reality" is unique. When one is hindered in their ability to work, play, or love it may be due to hunger for more nourishing stories and beliefs. I also believe in love as curative, so therapy is about removing obstacles to intimacy, with yourself and others, which often involves grieving and facing fears. I love my clients and use our relationship to push and support you in exploring more vulnerable and authentic ways of being. The environment I create is caring, challenging, accepting, and honest. There is room for humor, despair, and mistakes. Sessions tend to be half talking and half improv, drawing on drama and art therapies, conversations with parts of yourself, whatever it takes to bring your issues alive in the room. “Florie is the ultimate nurturer. She has a remarkable ability to honor my struggles and empathize in a very passionate and specific way with what hurts. Simultaneously, she sees and believes in my gifts with such a beckoning encouragement that it’s almost like she is summoning them forth. I highly recommend Florie to anyone who could use some deep loving support to heal old wounds and clear a path to serving more fully in the world.” –Troy Dayton, CEO, ArcView Group, Interchange Counseling Institute Co-Counseling Client