Agatha Wise

My goal is to help individuals recognize their strengths so they can have the tools to overcome their daily stressors. I enjoy mindfulness activities, spending time with my family, including my dog, running and training for marathons as part of my self-care.

Running has taught me a lot about patience, perseverance, setting realistic goals, and recognizing that progress does not always happen in a straight line. Some days are easier than others, and sometimes the most important thing is simply continuing to move forward.

I bring that same perspective into my work with clients. I believe meaningful change takes time, and therapy is not about being perfect or having everything figured out. It is about learning about yourself, building on your strengths, developing new skills, and taking one step at a time.

It is my intention to work collaboratively with adolescents, adults, couples and families to overcome challenges that have impacted their daily functioning and to find strength, healing and growth to live life to the fullest. I enjoy working collaboratively as a team with clients to achieve their therapy goals while supporting long-term healthy growth and change. I use a blend of different approaches to therapy, including Narrative therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Seeking Safety and Family Systems Therapy.

During our first session, my goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental space where you can begin to feel heard and understood. I take time to get to know you, understand what brought you to therapy, and learn about your goals and what you hope to gain from therapy.