Tori Easom, M.A., LPCI

It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve you. I do not take this privilege lightly & commit to treating you with honor & respect. 

It is my aim to come alongside you on your journey to wholeness; I believe that change & healing come in the context of community, that is, of relationships. Within the context of the therapeutic relationship, you are afforded the space to be seen & heard, accepted without judgment, and to wrestle with doubt & explore whatever it is that brings you here today.

While I use a variety of methods & therapeutic interventions, I primarily work from a form of narrative theoretical orientation; however, I do not hold a social constructionist belief. I do find value in using CBT interventions, Gestalt interventions, REBT interventions, & person-centered interventions. I am, personally, a believer in Christ. Should you wish to integrate faith or spirituality into therapy, I am happy to do so. However, if this is not your desire, I commit to refrain from imposing my personal belief system on your treatment. To do so would be unethical.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort, meaning that your active involvement in pursuing change is paramount for a successful outcome. Periodically, we will discuss the progress made towards stated objectives in therapy, and will work together to develop or amend a treatment plan. Therapy is hard work, and the road to health & wholeness can be a difficult journey; but, in my opinion, one well worth each step. Although there are risks involved, I believe that hard questions are worth asking and difficult things are worth the effort of reflection & contemplation. Risks associated with therapy may include experiencing uncomfortable levels of negative emotions (for example, sadness, guilt, anxiety, anger, frustration, confusion, loneliness, doubt, unpleasant memories, etc.). However, psychotherapy can be of significant benefit, bringing the client to a place of peace, health, & wholeness. This idea highlights one of the concepts behind the name, Restore Counseling. Restoration is a process of tearing apart in order to rebuild or repair. The process can, at times, begin to look like more of a mess than when it began; however, once the restoration process is complete, the outcome can far surpass the former condition. This is my hope for you as we embark on this journey together.