Tess Mills, LPC, ICAADC, MT-BC
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and the past can impede on the present. Clients can feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward with living the life they most desire to live.
I aim to provide a space of safety, warmth, and compassion where you can explore your inner world and begin healing the wounds that are impacting your daily life.
I received my Master’s Degree in music therapy/mental health counseling from Immaculata University in 2018, and have been a board-certified music therapist since that time. I received my Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification in 2020, and my license in 2022 as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have a variety of experience in the therapy field, including trauma work in an outpatient setting, SAP assessments with middle and high school students, and inpatient substance abuse treatment.
I believe each of us is the expert on ourselves and that my job as a therapist is simply to walk beside you on your journey of self-discovery and growth. I aim to provide a space of safety, warmth, compassion, and humor (when appropriate) where you can explore your inner world and become your favorite version of yourself.
I enjoy working with adults who are ready to dig deep into understanding themselves and their patterns and how that impacts their overall wellbeing and relationships. My therapeutic modalities include Internal Family Systems (IFS), creative arts therapies (music therapy, therapeutic art, psychodrama), somatic work, and sand tray therapy. I am comfortable incorporating spirituality into your work, as I strongly believe in the connection of mind, body, and spirit.
I might be a good fit for you if you
Are a high achiever and are burning out or struggling with slowing down and resting when needed.
Are grappling with who you are underneath the roles you play in various areas of your life, or are at a transition stage in life and want to figure out what the next chapter looks like.
Think you might be or know you are neurodivergent and want to explore how to be authentic in a world that isn’t built to support that.
Are part of the kink or ENM communities and want support in navigating the things that go along with these identities.
Are part of the LGBTQIA+ (or think you may be) and want support in being safe and authentic in who you are.
Are looking to incorporate your spiritual beliefs into therapy work
Want more than just talk therapy, and are open to trying other modalities to get you out of thinking and into doing.
Are looking for an ESA letter evaluation, gender-affirming letter evaluation, or adult ADHD/autism evaluation.
Want a more concentrated format for therapy and are interested in a therapy intensive, rather than (or in addition to) weekly 53 minute sessions.