The Team

Cara Bradley, MA

I am a combination of over 50 years of experiences, ups and downs! As I reflect, I now know that each one of those gave me bits and pieces, kind of like a jigsaw puzzle, of who I am today.

Have you ever tried to put together a jigsaw puzzle of 1000 pieces and when you first start off you are positive that someone made a big mistake! None of the colors and shapes seem to be what you need and you, I, would swear that some pieces would NEVER fit! However, after trying and trying, sometimes even walking away in frustration then coming back…the full shape and picture finally comes into fruition! Yuppers…that has been my life!

So, let me tell you a little about my jigsaw puzzle. The frame was well established early in my life. I have a large wonderful supportive and loving family …being one of 6 kids with parents who instinctively knew how to be strong, loving, gracious but stern when necessary. Yes, I had the normal “traumas’ of growing up, including years of confusion as to who and what I was in the world. I played with many ideas…initially when young I was going to be the first female astronaut!

Science was my passion. At a young age I married right out of high school, much to my parent’s dismay. My dreams of flying into space suddenly vanished as children began to pop out of my fertile Irish body! Four wonderful kids later and at the tender age of 26 I was still struggling to get through a bachelor’s degree in something! Fast forward to today. I have explored medicine, earth sciences, epidemiology, natural healing modalities and neuropsychology!

For the past 20 years I have thrown myself full measure into studying what it is to be a human being. If you do not think that is a challenge, try it someday!

Armed with a master’s degree, I have worked in conflict management, mediation, coaching, mentoring, teaching in communication skills and social and emotional intelligence, social services, and the addiction field.

I have the passion and the “feet on the ground” experience to coach you, train you or offer mediation skills through whatever your life path is on right now. I look forward to meeting you and sharing a small “piece” of your life’s jigsaw puzzle!

Terri Kirwan, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CACII

I Love to learn and it is important to me that I have a large chest of the most effective tools to help you achieve your goals! Disciplines that I have studied and might include in our work together include Neuroscience, Body-Centered/Experiential Psychotherapy, Sensory-Motor Trauma Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Brain Training (EBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Addiction Counseling, Contemplative Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Mindfulness Meditation, Guided Visualization, Jungian Psychology, Journey work, Hypnotherapy, Stress Management, Personal Coaching, Health Coaching and Nutrition. Skills that I might teach you to improve your life experience include stress management, emotional regulation, interpersonal, communication, reflective listening and parenting (Bond-Based, Creating Emotional Intelligence and Love & Logic).

With over 20 years of diverse training and experience, I am able to take a comprehensive approach to counseling.  This allows you to experience the changes you desire with each session.

Learn more about Terri here.