About Us
Why the name Salt for a therapy practice?
Have you ever heard someone proclaim, “[That person] is the salt of the earth!” and wondered what they meant by this statement? This expression originated long ago when salt was sourced from the Dead Sea to be used medicinally for entire communities to aid in the healing of wounds. During this same time in history, salt was also an extremely valuable commodity; people were often paid in salt because of it’s worth. I recently learned this, and was astonished! Salt is healing and known for inherent value.
You’ve felt this if you’ve ever swam in the ocean, or sat on the beach listening to the lullaby of the foamy waves, breathing in the salty air. You also know salt is healing, because your tears contain salt. The tears that we cry when expressing emotions have specific hormones that reduce stress and help us to feel better. So, the statement “you are the salt of the earth” has profound symbolic significance for us. I believe these words are for every person.
We are meant to be salt—to be healers to one another, and equally, that we would know deep in our bones that each one of us is a person of high value and worth—no matter who you are. Unfortunately, many people have lost the knowledge of their value and worth through early wounding, emotional injuries, harmful or broken relationships, or destructive hierarchies in culture. Consequently, this also impairs our ability to be healers to each other.
All of us therapists at Salt have the calling to be healers. We’re aware that we live in a world that brings immense heartache and suffering. However, in our offices, we are comfortable walking into the places with our clients that need tenderness and care. Your tears are safe with us. With compassion, grace, and truth, we’ll come alongside you to restore peace to your heart, mind, and body. We hope that, through the process of therapy, you’ll be able to rise up again, go back into your world, be more whole, more confident in your worth, with the ability to be a healer to those around you; to be the salt of the earth.
-Annie
Owner and Founder of Salt Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervisor
Our Style
Our unique style of therapy caters to the individual people that come in our offices. We customize your therapy based on your specific needs so that you feel listened to and understood. From a theoretical orientation, we maintain a posture that is psychodynamic in nature, with analytic; attachment; somatic; and depth influences.
We have a relational approach, we take the time to do what is considered the deeper, lasting work. We provide you the space and time you need to expand and blossom. Hurts and wounds are usually accumulated through the years, leaving imprints on present relationships; sometimes making it difficult to find meaning in ordinary living. Often, these wounds create what is understood as complex trauma.
We bravely step into these places with you, attending to you with sound care so that you can live whole, healed, and renewed.
Optional Therapies
Some of our clients have implemented the use of art during their sessions for emotional expressive purposes. We also enjoy talking about dreams. Dreams are a fantastic way to stay attentive to psyche; the internal companions helping to make the unconscious more conscious. We also have a sandtray with many figurines; this can feel like a supportive tool when a person feels stuck and is having a difficult time moving forward. Each of these modalities: art, dreams, and sandtray, all have the ability to help us stay within the symbolic meaning, and they are completely optional tools! We trust that images give us the assistance we need to understand our thoughts and feelings better.
In general, at Salt, our vibe is lighthearted, with a lot of warmth, depth, and compassion. We create a safe space for your tears, and we also believe a good dose of laughter is curing in and of itself! Above all, our hope is that you feel at home, that you have a place to belong.
Insurance
We are not contracted with any insurance company, we are considered out-of-network therapists. If your insurance does have coverage for mental health, we are happy to submit you a superbill (this is a fancy word for an invoice with accurate coding for insurance purposes).
Fees
Our fees range from $135-$250
We have a limited number of sliding scale options. Please inquire with your therapist if need be.
What is psychotherapy?
Did you know that the Greek word ‘psyche’ means mind, soul, or spirit; and the Greek meaning of the word ‘therapy’ means—to heal. So, simply put, psychotherapy means healing for mental (mind/heart/soul) health. Cool, huh?
All are welcome at Salt Psychotherapy. We do not discriminate based on sexuality, gender, race, or religion.