Accompaniment
“To accompany someone is to go somewhere with him or her, to break bread together, to be present on a journey with a beginning and an end. At a commencement like this, we’re not sure exactly where the beginning might be, and we’re almost never sure about the end. There’s an element of mystery, of openness, in accompaniment: I’ll go with you and support you on your journey wherever it leads. I’ll keep you company and share your fate for a while. And by “a while,” I don’t mean a little while. Accompaniment is much more often about sticking with a task until it’s deemed completed by the person or people being accompanied, rather than by the accompagnateur. ”
Hope
I consider it a privilege to work with individuals who courageously look for hope in an uncertain world that so often confuses, isolates, devalues, and injures. Whether these are experiences of the past or present, I seek to embark with clients on their heroic journeys toward new skills for changed behaviors or relationships, finding rest so old wounds might become scars of life to empower a stronger sense of self in the present, or finding a more peaceful acceptance in the midst of and in spite of ongoing suffering.
Those who seek counseling do so for a variety of reasons. It is not uncommon for me to meet with individuals who want to put the past behind them, yet find the past leaking into the present in their behaviors and emotions. Some want to be more able to live the life they hope for, but feel like its become out of reach. Others seeking counsel face recent interruptions to life and relationships. Still others struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, or another emotion or reaction that interrupts their day to day activities.
“We all need help from others when it comes to hope. For some, it is to help us sustain hope and to re-establish peace for our hearts. For others, it may be to discover hope in order to establish a peace not yet known. This site is dedicated to visitors who desire to nurture hope, and find help for their journeys. If you are considering welcoming a professional counselor into your journey, I would be honored to to talk with you further. ”
Some practical considerations
I take an integrative approach to utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities. That is to say, I endeavor to integrate the best modalities into therapy which are available for the needs of my clients. These modalities include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-based Therapy, EMDR, Emotion Freedom Techniques, and Immanuel Prayer.
I primarily offer online telehealth sessions for individuals in IL and NC.
I am able to receive cash, credit cards and a variety of insurance plans for payment of service. Please call if you wish to learn more about scheduling an appointment or fees. Additionally, I offer one complementary initial introduction consultation discussion. When you call please mention this complementary consultation.
“For today, I yield my suffering to the crucified Christ, and receive His life as He would have it in me. I seek a spirituality of grace, compassion and truth, for myself and toward others…living one day at a time. This has made room for the Anchor of my Hope.”
Find out more about Sandra Kahn, MA, LCPC, LCMHC, CCPS, and her approach to working with individuals and couples.