tem.pest | “a violent storm”

Tempest Counseling

Embrace your storm and discover your potential

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Relational, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples

Why Tempest?

To me, the tempest represents something deeply human — the storm of complex, difficult stories, emotions, and thoughts we all carry.

People often come to therapy hoping to quiet the chaos. They want an off switch to finally stop the feelings that seem to make a mess of their lives. But true healing doesn’t work that way, because we can’t numb pain without also numbing joy, connection, and meaning — the very things that make life worth living.

At Tempest Counseling, the goal isn’t to fix who you are or to shut out the parts of you that feel scary. It’s to help you turn towards yourself — to build your capacity to feel, experience, and move with your storm, not against it.

Because what if the parts of us we have been trying to hide and numb aren’t weaknesses? What if they are our greatest source of strength and the way to life we dream of?

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My Approach

In our work together, we’ll explore your story with curiosity and compassion — making sense of past experiences, building your capacity to safely experience and feel, and reconnecting with parts of yourself that have been hidden, silenced, or lost. Whether you’re navigating trauma, identity, or a search for meaning, therapy is a space to reclaim your agency, authenticity, and connection.

My approach is grounded in a trauma-informed foundation and draws from:

  • Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Constructive Psychotherapy

  • Existentialism

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Somatic practices

You might feel at home here if any of these resonate.

  • For those who have been told their emotions are too big or overwhelming.
    Here, your sensitivity is honored, not seen as a problem. There’s space for all of you.

  • You’ve always felt like you didn’t belong — even in your own life.
    Whether it’s in your family, community, or the world at large, we hold space for the parts of you that never quite fit the mold.

  • You feel numb, directionless, or unsure who you are anymore.
    This is a space to reconnect to yourself, your feelings, and the meaning that’s been hard to find.

  • You’ve been taught that love must be earned by being good, helpful, or flawless.
    Here, you don’t have to perform. We can explore who you are beneath the pressure.

  • You want to process painful experiences in a way that feels safe and supportive.
    This is a space for you to reclaim your your story, body, and self gently, at your own pace.

  • You keep repeating the same cycles but don’t know how to break free.
    Together, we’ll explore the deeper roots and start creating new possibilities — with compassion and curiosity.

  • You want to strengthen your relationship — with yourself or your partner.
    We help individuals and couples move through disconnection and into more honest, intimate, and grounded ways of relating.

  • You’re exhausted from the constant stream of anxiety, anger, or sadness that never seems to go away.

    Let’s build your capacity to experience and process what you are carrying.

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Hi, I’m Grace!

LPC Associate Candidate (Pre-Licensed, Application in Review) | Supervised by Michelle Hawn, LPC-S

(She/Her)

The foundation of my practice is a deep belief in the power of genuine, authentic connection. I believe healing happens not just through insight, but through deepening our relationship to others—and to ourselves.

Because my work is rooted in authenticity, I show up as my full self in the therapy room. I’m not the blank-faced therapist who tosses back a diagnosis and coping skills after you’ve poured your heart out. Instead, I’m not afraid to laugh, cry, and feel alongside you — because you, and the stories you carry, matter and deserve to be felt, seen, and respected.

Counseling Services

  • Individual therapy, trauma therapy, holistic therapy

    Individual Therapy

    Individual therapy for adults (18+) seeking to deepen their connection with themselves, others, and the world around them. Let’s find the path back to yourself and the life you dream of.

  • couples therapy, relational therapy, intimacy coaching

    Couples Therapy

    Therapy for couples navigating the complexities of a relationship. Together, we will work on bringing you back to each other, while reviving trust, intimacy, and joy in your relationship

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    Free Consultation

    Curious about working together? Schedule a free 15-minute phone or video consultation with me. On this call, we will talk about what you’re bringing to counseling and see if we are a good fit.