Mona Nutt

Hello, my name is Mona Dee Nutt. My first name is pronounced Monna like Donna. I am a youthful 64 a true 70's woman. I actually went back to further my education after I had my youngest child in public schools. I have always practiced yoga and I am a certified instructor as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

When I studied counseling I was most drawn to and have specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Counseling (CBT). I firmly believe that our thoughts generate our feelings and that we develop core belief throughout our life that effect our thoughts, feelings, decisions and relationships. Sometimes those beliefs are formed as a result of traumatic events or relationships both troubling and not. The goal of CBT is cognitive restructuring, just trying to find that place within ourselves where we can think and then feel in a more balanced and realistic manner. I ended that sentence with balance because I also embrace Mindfulness Based CBT if you or I believe that would be a good fit for you we can give it a try as well. If you are involved in or are intrigued by yoga or meditation this is just another layer to the CBT process that might help.

I have taken some additional training in sex therapy. The taking of that course work was related to treating women with gynecological cancers. I completed 22 hours of study and what I learned could be useful in many areas of one's sexual health. I have also done some course work on hypnosis for pain relief. This is not a stage show or a weird thing it is something I can teach and you can learn to help with chronic pain.

My philosophy is rooted in my love of people. I started my career before graduate school working with families in need of services. I am never judgmental. We are all different with good reason and those differences make us the individuals we are. We are all traveling this road of life just trying to have the best life we can under our circumstances. We can all "do better" and "feel better" if we are will to take the time to learn a few new things and apply them. This takes time and that's what I am here for. Thank you for taking time to read this and I look forward to meeting you.