Our mission is:
To invite you to become present to all parts of yourself and to build a life from a place of self-acceptance and authentic connection.
Become fully alive.
Our hope for our clients and the future
Pain and joy are ever-present emotions in life. We explore our relationship with both as a way to discover what matters to us most.
At CORtherapy, we do not ask how we can be better, but rather honor how we are already enough. The greatest misconception of self-help is that we are meant to do it alone. At CORtherapy, we build a community where health and wellness are foundational in creating a meaningful and purposeful life. We value all parts of every human.
Together we have the courage to speak from the heart and live our personal legacies to make a lasting impact in the world.
Our values begin at the core.
Courage: it all starts here. Courage is the will to speak and live from your heart regardless of the outcome. The Latin root of the word courage is COR, which means, "to speak one's mind by telling one's heart."
CORtherapy Values
I focus on you as a whole person.
You may identify with some of the below struggles that I specialize in.
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Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can come in many forms, but they all share something in common: they impact your physical and mental health in negative ways and they rob you of joy in the moment. I support individuals who are ready for something different. Eating disorder treatment is extremely effective in helping individuals live a more meaningful, purposeful, and joyful life.
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Anxiety
Did you know, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting approximately 40 million adults? You are not alone.
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Trauma
Serious trauma is often associated with experiences such as violence, sexual, physical and emotional abuse or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, trauma can also be experienced in response to other life events where your sense of safety or ability to feel in control are compromised.
CORtherapy believes
Life is messy. Perfection is not real.
I believe a perfect life story is bullshit! I believe in setting the path. I believe in living a life you’re proud of.
We’re all in this together and nobody knows what they’re doing.
I believe that pain is one of our greatest assets and feeling it is an invitation to a life of depth and meaning. I believe the connection to ourselves, others and the world is what matters most. I believe in spending less time in your head and more time in your body.
Laugh. Have fun. It’s imperative.
I believe in taking life seriously, but not as seriously as you think. I believe in finding beauty in both the mundane and the extraordinary.
Show up, commit and continue learning.
I believe in acceptance, letting go, and healing our past. I believe in living passionately. I believe in small consistent steps to build the life you dream of.
Therapy where you learn to take your mask off.
I believe in asking for help. I believe in removing the blinders. I believe in the life-changing power of knowing yourself. I believe in love and loving ourselves first.
Meet Michele Cooper
Owner and LCSW
At the core of everything I do lies the same fundamental value: relationship matters most.
Working with me is your invitation to step into courage and create a life full of connection and aliveness. My hope is that you walk away from our work together engaged in yourself and in your life in a way that makes you say, “fuck yes!”