Hi there! I’m Aga, a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser. As someone who immigrated to the United States with my family at four years old from Poland, these characteristics helped me out a lot in my early life. It wasn’t until reaching adulthood that I recognized how much they got in my way and how much they disconnected me from my authentic self. My perfectionism and fear of failure were so strong they prevented me from pursuing my dream of helping others through becoming a therapist. It wasn’t until I suffered my own reproductive trauma through two pregnancy losses that I finally gained the courage to pursue my graduate studies in counseling.

Looking back, I have gratitude for the characteristics and adaptations that have helped me in life, and though I haven’t completely gotten rid of them, they no longer drive me. I find this to be true for many of the clients I work with, too. They often enter my office feeling uncertain, unsure, experiencing self-doubt and fear. Instead of giving them answers to their dilemmas, I help guide them to discover the truth and courage that is lying within them, but is often covered up by their own adaptations to life and trauma.

I strive to provide a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and authentic environment for my clients. The relational connection with my clients is the foundation of our work together. I draw from a variety of therapeutic orientations, however, I am primarily informed by person-centered therapy, a collaborative approach in which the therapist is truly partnered with the client and guides them on their path to healing. I also incorporate attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and body-oriented psychotherapy

I am a registered NARM Therapist. This is a non-pathological, experiential, and relational treatment model that addresses our adaptations to developmental and relational trauma in a gentle and non-regressive way. The learning process through my NARM training has been invaluable for me and I love incorporating NARM in my therapy sessions as it provides a path towards unlocking patterns that often keep people stuck (like that perfectionism and people pleasing I mentioned earlier!).

I am especially passionate about supporting women through their journeys, wherever they might be in life. I regard it as the highest honor and privilege to join my clients on their therapeutic journeys and help them find healing and growth. If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you!

Education and Credentials

BA, Psychology honors, Vanderbilt University, magna cum laude
MEd, Organizational Leadership, Vanderbilt University
MA, Counseling, St. Edward's University

Member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Mental Health Professional Group
Member of the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas
Member of the Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance
Certificate in Basic Infertility by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Certificate in Fertility Counseling Postgraduate Course
 

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