Integrative Mental Health

A root-cause approach to emotional wellness through nutrition, neuroscience, and sustainable lifestyle change.

What is Integrative Mental Health?

Integrative Mental Health looks at the whole person: mind, body, and nervous system. To understand what’s driving emotional patterns and psychological distress. Rather than simply managing symptoms, you'll explore with counselor Yvette the root causes of anxiety, depression, irritability, fatigue, and overwhelm. That often means looking beyond talk therapy and into areas like:

Blood sugar balance & nutrient intake
Hormonal influences on mood
Gut-brain connection
Inflammation & brain fog
Nervous system regulation
Lifestyle rhythm, sleep, and movement

This approach is especially helpful for those who feel like “traditional therapy isn’t enough,” or who suspect that physical health and emotional well-being are more connected than they’ve been told.

How Nutrition & Lifestyle Support Mental Health

Nutrient deficiencies, dysregulated blood sugar, food sensitivities, and chronic stress all impact how we feel and how we function. For many of my clients, small but intentional shifts in diet and daily rhythm make a noticeable difference in:

Emotional regulation
Energy and focus
Sleep quality
Anxiety and mood stability
Resilience during stress or hormone transitions

You don’t have to be perfect. This isn’t about restrictive diets, it’s about becoming a student of your own body and learning what nourishes you.

"What you eat doesn't just fuel your body, it shapes your mood, your clarity, and your capacity to cope. The gut is called the second brain for a reason. When it's inflamed, depleted or imbalanced, your mental health feels it first."

What This Looks Like in Practice

During our sessions with Counselor Yvette, I may incorporate any of the following (as clinically appropriate):

Nutrition Exploration

Identifying patterns that may be contributing to mental health challenges

Nervous System Tools

Polyvagal Theory, sensory supports, Zones of Regulation and pacing tools

Root Cause Reflection

Connecting symptoms to emotional, relational, or biological roots

Supplement Guidance

Gentle support based on your needs, preferences and sensitivities

Lifestyle Coaching

Rhythm repair, movement, sleep hygiene and self regulation strategies

Psychoeducation & Pattern Mapping

Helping you understand your brain, body and behaviors so you can notice patterns, make connections, and shift more intentionally.

This is a COLLABORATIVE process not a prescription. I move at your pace and focus on strategies that feel doable and supportive, not overwhelming.

Who This Is For:

Individuals with neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivity)
Those navigating hormonal shifts (perimenopause, postpartum, cycles)
Highly sensitive people feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained
Parents of kids struggling with regulation, meltdowns, or mood swings
Anyone curious about how food, inflammation, or blood sugar may be impacting their mental health

I work best with clients who are done with surface-level fixes. They’re ready to dig deeper, understand what’s really going on beneath their mood swings, meltdowns, cravings, or chronic stress and they want a therapist who sees the whole picture, not just a diagnosis.

Let's Explore Together

If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety, mood, or energy doesn’t make sense—or that you’re missing a piece of the puzzle this integrative approach may help connect the dots. You’re not broken. Your body is communicating.

Ready to take the next step?

Let’s build a plan that supports your mind and body—together.

Contact Yvette to learn more or schedule a session