Activate Counseling Services LLC

01/17/2026

I’ve always believed that our dreams aren’t random nonsense. They’re creative, symbolic messages from the psyche.

For years, I've been studying ways to listen and learn from dreams. Personally, applying what I've learned has taught me great lessons in how to navigate my waking life.

I recently completed an introductory training in the SAFE method of dream analysis. Shout out to and .author

This approach is all about empowering the dreamer (you) rather than telling you what your dream “means.” A little SAFE snapshot you can try:

🌙 S – Symbol: What stands out?
🌙 A – Affect: What did you feel?
🌙 F – Felt sense: Where do you feel it in your body?
🌙 E – Explore: What might this connect to in your life?

No dream dictionary. Just curiosity and inner wisdom.
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01/12/2026

Let Nate tell you a little bit about his upcoming Compassionate Grieving Support Group. He is an excellent therapist and you'd be in great hands!

12/02/2025

In Burlington, CT there are some beautiful new sidewalks and the Burlington CT's Chamber of Commerce is launching it's first ever sidewalk stroll! Myself and many other businesses are participating. Bundle-up, find your festive spirit and come out for some goodies.

10/11/2025

New Blog! Im a human too which means I also suffer and need support. I wrote about my own experiences with the best therapy Ive had and outline some characteristics that I have found to be #ɢᴏᴏᴅᴛʜᴇʀᴀᴘʏ and a Links to my website in my bio.

10/02/2025

It feels more like my calling in life. Also, I feel a call to reorganize the sacred space aka my office aka our container. Somethings off in the vibe. Ill get it tho. 🤪

07/06/2025

07/02/2025

A prayer found me during a psychedelic training retreat.
Four simple phrases that opened my heart and haven’t left since:

I’m sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you.

In a world of disconnection, this prayer is a way back to ourselves and each other.

✨ Read the full reflection on Dear Fellow Humans: https://wix.to/cGZJDNM

Dear Fellow Humans,I recently traveled to Holland for an experiential psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy training retreat, expecting to learn and receive—but not knowing just how deeply I’d be touched, both professionally and personally.The experience was held with great care and reverence by a s...

06/17/2025

🌿 One opening available for Kɘtamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
My approach is with low-and-slow oral medication dosing, paired with psychotherapy and heart-centered care, to help you process and resolve emotional, existential, and relational struggles.

This isn’t a quick fix or a miracle cue—it’s a supported, collaborative, deep journey between you, me as your therapist, your prescriber, and the medicine.

If you’ve been curious about this kind of work, let’s talk. I’m here to answer any questions and see if it feels like a good fit. FYI: Medicine sessions are usually on Saturday afternoons and insurance can cover most of the cost.

🌿It’s an honor to learn from this medicine work, to be supported by wise mentors and colleagues, and to support others in this community.

For more information and to contact me, please visit www.activatecounseling.com

06/11/2025

"So much harm being done in the world today is bound by the culture of urgency" Rebecca Martinez in 'Whole Medicine'

05/13/2025

Take 5 minutes today to ask yourself: What invisible award am I chasing? When did I start? Is it actually serving me? And what am I afraid will happen if I let it go? This kind of reflection can be quietly life-changing.

great post! Thank you.

05/09/2025

It was an honor to speak at the Psi Chi Honors Ceremony at my alma mater, Eastern Connecticut State University — invited by my undergrad mentor, Dr. Alita Cousins.

Returning to the campus where I first sprouted as a therapist was powerful. I shared some words with the next generation of psych geeks about following your sparks, combining your intuition and science, and staying rooted in truth, ethics, and human connection.

In this clip, Im sharing my first moments when I realized I had a thing for psychology. It was a fun story to share.

It’s a beautiful thing to watch new minds in psychology come to life.

04/29/2025

Low-dose ketamine therapy isn’t a lesser option — it’s a wise, intentional path to deep healing.
At Activate Counseling Services, I start with gentle, low-dose sessions — not because I’m holding back, but because I’m honoring your pace.

✨ This approach allows you to:
Stay connected and grounded
Process emotions in real time
Build trust in the medicine and the therapeutic relationship
Heal without overwhelming your system
And when the time is right? We can move toward moderate doses together.

Healing doesn’t have to be extreme to be transformative. Sometimes, it’s the gentlest shifts that lead to the biggest changes.

💻 Read more in my new blog post: “Why I Start with Low-Dose Ketamine — And Why It’s Deeply Therapeutic”
https://www.activatecounseling.com/post/why-i-start-with-low-dose-ketamine-and-why-it-s-deeply-therapeutic?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=kap_low_dose_blog

Dear Fellow Humans, When people first hear “ketamine therapy,” it’s not uncommon for their mind to jump to something big: A dramatic, otherworldly, psychedelic experience. A full journey far away from your everyday awareness.But that’s not always what healing looks like. At least, not here ....