I am the founder of Lotus Counseling Group, a local private practice in Charlotte, NC. After a decade of teaching in an accredited marriage and family therapy Masters program, I shifted my focus to building a boutique therapeutic space for couples, individuals, and clinicians where each can find safe haven and seek growth. My private practice began as a result of learning many lessons from my childhood that I carried into adulthood and still carry today. A saying that resonates in my systemic work is: "When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower" (Alexander Den Heijer). My belief is we are all born to be our own unique flower. True connection and bonding develops when we understand our own purpose. Our practice approach focuses on relationships and building each partner and family member to be the best versions of themselves. Our passion is creating a safe place for all people to truly connect. We work with couples and individuals who are in life transitions (i.e., relationship issues, infidelity, addiction, grief and/or trauma) and those who may need a safe and healing place to nurture their own growth. We are an affirming group who works with LGBTQIA+. Overall, our diverse group of clinicians create a place that provides practical and unique solution-focused strategies for couples, individuals, and families.