It's Time to Heal
YOU
matter
are able
are resilient
can get better
can thrive
Mind
The things that have hurt us, negatively affect the mind, disrupting its delicate balance and triggering a cascade of emotional and psychological responses. The experience of trauma can overwhelm the brain's ability to process information, leading to symptoms such as hypervigilance, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts. It often alters the way individuals perceive themselves, others, and the world around them, shattering their sense of safety and trust. Trauma can also impair cognitive functions, affecting memory, attention, and decision-making abilities. Moreover, it can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), creating a complex web of emotional and mental challenges. Healing from trauma requires a multifaceted approach that addresses both the physiological and psychological impact.
body
In moments of intense stress, the body's natural fight-or-flight response is activated, flooding the system with stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Prolonged exposure to trauma can dysregulate these stress response systems, leading to chronic inflammation, immune system suppression, and increased vulnerability to physical illness. Additionally, trauma can manifest in somatic symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, gastrointestinal disturbances, and sleep disturbances. The body becomes a reservoir for unprocessed trauma, storing the emotional and psychological distress that remains unresolved. Healing from trauma involves addressing these bodily manifestations and restoring a sense of safety and equilibrium through holistic approaches that integrate physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
spirit
We often are left feeling disconnected from ourselves, and others, and many times lack a sense of purpose. The experience of trauma can shatter one's beliefs about safety, trust, and the world around them, leading to a profound existential crisis. It can strip away a person's sense of identity and erode their faith, leaving them feeling isolated and spiritually adrift. Trauma can also disrupt one's connection to their inner wisdom, intuition, and resilience, leaving them feeling lost and powerless. Healing from trauma involves reclaiming a sense of spiritual wholeness and connection, rediscovering meaning and purpose in life, and nurturing a deep sense of self-compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance. It requires a journey of self-discovery and spiritual renewal, guided by compassion, empathy, and the belief in the inherent capacity for healing and transformation.
The Healing Cottage is in stage one of growth, there are many dreams ahead still to be implemented to help you on your healing journey.
Our Services:
1. Trauma Counseling
2. Marriage/Couples
3. Spiritual/Biblical Counsel
4. Personal Growth
5. Virtual Sessions
6. Coping with Anxiety and Stress
7. Healing Haven: Somatic room
8. EMDR
9. Inner Child Healing
10. Men of Integrity: Faith-based Group for men overcoming Porn Addiction
11. Mom Tribe: A Club for CSRA Moms
12. Parenting Coaching Sessions
13: Mindful Parenting Classes
14: Hopeful Hearts: A Pregnancy After Loss Support Group
15. Child and Teen Counseling/Coaching
16. Nutritional Coaching
17. Up From the Ashes: Faith based-Women’s Betrayal Trauma Therapy Group
18. Grief Counseling
What people say....
I was so scared to make an appointment and then when the day of the appointment arrived, I was terrified. I am so glad I pushed through that fear. When I arrived, your calm presence and peacefulness quickly put me at ease.
Adult survivor of childhood physical/emotional abuse
It's time to start...or continue your healing journey.
Your future self will thank you!
About Melony
*MA Clinical Pastoral Counseling NCCA Licensed
*Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II)
*EMDRIA - EMDR Trained
*BA Counseling
*IBCC Mental Health Coach
*Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD)
*Marriage Counselor with Advanced Sex Therapy Certification
*SYMBIS Pre-Marital Counseling
*Advanced Certification Crisis & Abuse Therapy
*Advanced Certification Substance Abuse & Addiction Therapy
*Presidential Member AACC
My passion for my calling and client rapport shines through every interaction. In a holistic, trauma-focused, and attachment-centered approach, I help clients find hope and restoration for a brighter future. This passion and calling led me to become the proud founder of
The Healing Cottage of the CSRA.
The Journey: In my 40s, I began a transformative journey of my own. As part of this journey, I returned to college. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Counseling and Magna Cum Laude with an MA in Clinical Pastoral Counseling.
My commitment to my clients includes ongoing training, which enables me to tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.
With a deep understanding of the effects of trauma on the body, spirit, and mind, I equip individuals and couples with tools and resources to help them find healing from past wounds, uncover solutions for present challenges, and acquire essential skills for a future filled with healthy, emotional intimacy, and effective communication. I am trained and experienced in counseling adults who have been victims of childhood trauma, including sexual trauma, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), low self-esteem, and shame. I have had the privilege of closely collaborating with and receiving training from Dr. Roger Boehm D.C.C PH.D., a specialist in DID Counseling.
I have 27 years of teaching, mentoring, public speaking, youth and women's ministry, as well as professional counseling, and coaching experience.
In 2006, I created a curriculum and began teaching a course to guide people in discovering their identity in Christ and recognizing their motivational spiritual gifts, equipping them to use these gifts both inside and outside the church.
In 2023, I began transforming this curriculum into an interactive workbook, and as of March 2024, it is published and available on Amazon at this link, https://a.co/d/2JnhXEL as well as in our office.
EMAIL: TheHealingCottageCSRA@gmail.com
About Emma Jane
* Master’s in Social Work with a focus on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
* BSc (Hons) in Psychology
* Wellness Advocate & Coach
* Behavioral Specialist
* Family Specialist
* Infant & Toddler Specialist
* ODD, Anxiety, Autism, depression, and ADHD 4-17 years
For the past fifteen years, I've immersed myself in the fields of mental health and child development, eleven of those years include nutritional counseling. Throughout this time, my passion for guiding individuals and families toward holistic wellness has only grown stronger.
In my professional journey, I've taken on diverse roles such as Behavioral Specialist, Family Specialist, and Infant & Toddler Specialist. This experience has equipped me with a profound understanding of behavioral challenges, particularly in addressing conditions like ODD, Anxiety, Autism, and ADHD in children aged 4-17.
At The Healing Cottage, I have the privilege of blending my academic background, practical expertise, and skill set to support clients on their wellness journeys.
I firmly believe in tailoring my support to meet each client's unique needs, whether it's through counseling sessions, behavioral interventions, or nutritional guidance. My approach is characterized by empathy, understanding, gentleness, and collaboration. I see my clients as partners in their journey towards wellness.
Together, we'll explore strategies to enhance mental health, strengthen relationships, and cultivate overall well-being. It's my commitment to ensure that every individual and family I work with feels empowered and supported every step of the way.
Email: EmmaHaffeyMSW@gmail.com
About Amanda
*IBCC Board Certified Mental Health Coach
*Nationally Certified Parenting Educator
*Child Advocacy Specialist
Over the past five years, I've been deeply involved in local judicial circuits, culminating in my role as a CASA Advocacy Specialist. My expertise in this realm, often equated with a Guardian Ad Litem, has been honed through various roles within a local non-profit.
Through extensive and national-level training I've gained insights into the profound impacts of foster care. My responsibilities have included supervising CASA Volunteer Advocates and co-facilitating CASA training, all while fostering meaningful relationships with families affected by foster care and professionals in the field.
Through these experiences, I've come to understand a critical truth: while well-intentioned, our judicial systems often lack the resources necessary to support struggling parents effectively, leading to long-term separation from their children. I firmly believe that what children truly need is not just foster care, but healthy parental figures. Just as an unhealthy parent cannot raise a healthy child, an unhealthy system cannot adequately nurture a child's well-being.
Moreover, my encounters extend beyond the realm of foster care, encompassing parents navigating the challenges of everyday life. Many seek parenting education to break unhealthy cycles, cultivate emotional well-being, and forge healthy attachment bonds with their children while constructively navigating discipline.
Drawing from my own journey as a mother of four, I understand firsthand what doesn't work, alongside invaluable insights into raising healthy and emotionally resilient children. I am passionate about partnering with you to assess your family dynamics, identify areas for improvement, and establish healthier habits and routines. I know that a large contributor to healthy parenting is being a healthier version of yourself and having healthy personal relationships. Together, let's face all of these topics hand in hand so that you can be the best parent possible for your children, and raise children who don't have to heal from their childhood.
With a diverse background spanning over 15 years in abortion support, mentoring, public speaking, child advocacy, homeschooling, and nearly 13 years of marriage, I am committed to meeting families where they are. Together, in the offices of The Healing Cottage, and in the comfort of your own home, we'll set achievable goals and work towards them ensuring a realistic timeline for progress.
EMAIL: Amandatwff@gmail.com
Please click the calendar below for the counselor/coach you would like to schedule with.
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To Schedule with MELONY: Click the calendar icon on the left. You can also see session costs, availability, and access documents via the client portal.
Melony Phone: 706-339-1020 -
To Schedule with EMMA: Click the calendar icon on the left. You can also see session costs, availability, and access documents via the client portal.
Emma Phone: 913-547-0863
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To Schedule with AMANDA: Click the calendar icon on the left. You can also see session costs, availability, and access documents via the client portal.
Amanda Phone: 706-564-7827