about MY clinical PRACTICE
AN INTEGRATIVE + TRANSFORMATIONAL APPROACH
I believe we are all just the stories we tell ourselves. This framework suggests that the way we perceive and narrate our experiences shapes our reality. In other words, you and I may have the same exact experience of something, and you may hear, notice, and even value things I had not. By acknowledging the subjectivity of our stories, we can become more open to diverse perspectives and appreciate the richness of human experiences. This awareness can contribute to empathy, understanding, and effective communication with others.
If we are made up of our stories and our stories are extremely subjective, how do we make good sense of the world around us? You have all the answers inside you. As a holistic and integrative therapist and coach, I will guide you toward a balanced understanding of how your past directly affects your present and we will set goals for the future. You can find a regenerative and centered place of peace. The shift from feeling insidiously stressed, resentful, and generally chaotic to balanced, grounded, and joyful is attainable if you commit to the work. Real and lasting change occurs in tiny increments. Small daily practices can positively shift your relationship with others and more importantly, with yourself.
MY BACKGROUND
I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from James Madison University where I was named Social Worker of the year. I received my graduate degree in Science and Social Work from the University of Texas. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker under supervision. I am a Masters level ICF certified Life Coach.
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS + COACHING
Using a mix of narrative, behavioral, boundary, and somatic work as well as goal setting, we will co-create a calm, conscious, and fully actualized you. No one knows you better than YOU! I trust you and know that the answers are available to you.
I synthesize and integrate information from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EFIT, IFS, and Mindfulness. I completed a three month cohort with Lindsay Gibson on Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.
I believe in your capacity for transformation. I believe in your capacity for self-determination.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapists focus on “why” certain behavioral patterns occur, and coaches work on “how” to work toward a goal. As a licensed therapist and coach, we will explore how your past affects your present and we will focus on "the work" to actualize your present goals.
We will begin by identifying the presenting issue or goal depending on your situation (often these are the inverse of one another). Using a number of techniques, we will re-frame, reevaluate, and work to repair. We will end by discussing small daily practices that will get you closer to your goals.
My clients change the way they see themselves and how they move through the world. Using a trauma-informed lens, we will transform and make sense of the stories of your life. We will use those stories to co-create a future that feels aligned with your past.
I offer customized packages and pricing structures depending on your goals and needs. In our introductory call, we will discuss the options and what feels like the best fit for you.
What are people saying...
Abby has truly been a beacon of light for me and my journey! She has a natural, innate ability to quickly uncover core issues and insight-fully offers you innovative simple ways to incorporate daily tools. If you are looking for a healer that is incredibly wise, warm and compassionate with unique tools that translates to transformative pa
Abby has truly been a beacon of light for me and my journey! She has a natural, innate ability to quickly uncover core issues and insight-fully offers you innovative simple ways to incorporate daily tools. If you are looking for a healer that is incredibly wise, warm and compassionate with unique tools that translates to transformative patterns - Abby needs to be part of your healing journey! I promise you, you won’t be disappointed!
For several years, I have felt "stuck" in some unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving. After only two sessions with Abby, something has shifted. I have only just begun to work with Abby but I have already learned a lot and acquired some new tools that actually help with anxiety. Abby is intuitive, compassionate, and wise. She also ha
For several years, I have felt "stuck" in some unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving. After only two sessions with Abby, something has shifted. I have only just begun to work with Abby but I have already learned a lot and acquired some new tools that actually help with anxiety. Abby is intuitive, compassionate, and wise. She also has a great sense of humor, which goes a long way in making this client feel comfortable.
I started working with Abby during a very tumultuous and trying time. I appreciated her self solution-based approach. Abby is the first therapist who did not just validate my feelings; she challenged me and encouraged me to think about how I could make a difference in my own life.
This was a big and new step in my years of therapy. I
I started working with Abby during a very tumultuous and trying time. I appreciated her self solution-based approach. Abby is the first therapist who did not just validate my feelings; she challenged me and encouraged me to think about how I could make a difference in my own life.
This was a big and new step in my years of therapy. I try to understand what is triggering me and how I can control and reduce these triggers in my daily life. I no longer want to be a victim but to understand my feelings, acknowledge them, and control my reactions to them.
This is the first time I am actually doing this kind of work. Abby has helped me tremendously.
After meeting with Abby I always feel more grounded. Her knowledge, expertise, and wisdom are apparent as she guides our conversations in such a way that I feel empowered by insight and perspective. She creates a safe space to share whatever is on my mind. I have experienced tremendous personal growth as a direct result from our interactions.
Abby always grounds me and makes me think of things in a perspective I wouldn’t have thought of otherwise. Her nonjudgmental viewpoint and advice is always wise and comforting. I would highly recommend her to anyone who feels stuck! Abby will move you forward in a loving, compassionate manner.
Not only is Abby one of the smartest people I know, she is also one of the most genuinely compassionate, kind, insightful, and intuitive people that I have ever met. Abby listens without judgment, asks really relevant and intelligent questions, all with the intent of making you think and come up with solutions on your own. Abby is a wonde
Not only is Abby one of the smartest people I know, she is also one of the most genuinely compassionate, kind, insightful, and intuitive people that I have ever met. Abby listens without judgment, asks really relevant and intelligent questions, all with the intent of making you think and come up with solutions on your own. Abby is a wonderful therapist, but also gives you the tools to practice important skills that improve relationships with yourself and others.
Abby is an exceptional therapist. In less than two months working with her I gained insight and beneficial strategies that will last my lifetime. For anyone one the fence about engaging in therapy, and perhaps thinking a self-help book or Podcast will be sufficient, take the next step to further invest in yourself and reach out to Ab
Abby is an exceptional therapist. In less than two months working with her I gained insight and beneficial strategies that will last my lifetime. For anyone one the fence about engaging in therapy, and perhaps thinking a self-help book or Podcast will be sufficient, take the next step to further invest in yourself and reach out to Abby. I am so grateful for her guidance, compassion, and knowledge
Abby has guided and supported me through many stages of healing. She is empathetic, supportive, and has helped me figure out what is most important in my life. After my husband passed away a few years ago, she was instrumental in my healing. She is the best!
Abby is the best therapist I have ever had. She gets to know you as an individual and helps guide you through the hard work of finding your own internal strength in order to pull through difficult times in life. She does this with a sense of earnest compassion that I've previously only experienced from close friends and family. Even th
Abby is the best therapist I have ever had. She gets to know you as an individual and helps guide you through the hard work of finding your own internal strength in order to pull through difficult times in life. She does this with a sense of earnest compassion that I've previously only experienced from close friends and family. Even though healing can be a painful process, I wasn't scared because always knew that Abby would provide the support I needed to get myself through it. I don't know what I would have done without finding her.
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Abby Plusen, LMSW, MSSW, MCLC
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