“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” ― Paul Coelho
Welcome to Holding Space Counseling Services. Holding space means to allow someone to be fully human and fully themselves in that moment—without judgement or interference. Your emotions belong here. Who would you be if you had the space to be… you? That’s it. Just you.
Your negative thoughts want to control your narrative. It is time to take back control. You have more strength than you give yourself credit for. Everything you need is already inside you. At some point, you stopped listening to yourself. I am here to remind you that you have the ability to create positive change in your life.
About Me
My name is Mishay Butler-Ozore. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an advocate for self-compassion. I want to help you calm your inner critic and practice more vulnerability and self-acceptance. Working with high anxiety, high achieving individuals and at times being one myself, I have seen that there is no room to be “good enough”. There is a constant struggle between the desire for perfection and a need for rest.
Services
Couples Therapy
I believe that individuals do not exist in isolation. Relationships play a vital role in our emotions, identity and behaviors. I will help you to identify key relationships and explore how these relationships affect your life. Together, we can explore ways to improve existing relationships or create new, healthy and positive relationships. Don’t worry, your conflict won’t scare me. I am a skilled family systems therapist, with extensive experience working with couples at all stages in their relationships.
Individual
I use individualized, evidence-based treatment to help my clients achieve positive change. I approach my clients with compassion and respect. You are not broken and I am not here to fix you. I am here to listen, provide support and helpful feedback. I empower individuals to recognize their inherent strengths and worth. My clinical orientation is client centered and humanistic in approach. I utilize a variety of theoretical frameworks and interventions to achieve client success.
Telehealth
Telehealth or teletherapy is therapy done over a phone or video call, similar to Face-Time or Skype. Providing remote sessions allows me to connect with individuals and couple from all parts of California. Therapy is no longer limited to a 15 mile radius around your house. You’ll enjoy the freedom and comfort of receiving therapy in your own home—and it won’t compromise the therapeutic relationship. If you have never tried telehealth, contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.