Daily Inspiration: Meet Esmé Andrews

Today we’d like to introduce you to Esmé Andrews

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I grew up in a dysfunctional household and desperately needed counseling and a psychiatrist. None of the adults in my life saw fit to get me either.
Depression and anxiety have been my constant companions for decades.
Basically I became the counselor I always needed.
I became interested in specializing in trauma work after doing EMDR in grad school and I was hooked.
My training was completed in 2015 and I have had many successful client graduations from therapy.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My own depression and low self-esteem delayed my pursuit of a master’s degree in counseling. It wasn’t until after having several back and neck injuries from working in-patient mental health that going back to school was the best option.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I specialize in trauma and within that, complex PTSD.
I am known for being warm, funny and insightful with clients.

I’m most proud of helping people live better lives. I help them reduce anxiety, sleep well and handle their trauma triggers in a way that promotes meaningful relationships and lives.

How do you think about happiness?
I’m happiest when I’m with my pets, I share my home with a husband, three cats, a dog and a turtle.
I’m close with one of my sisters and we like to laugh. We are the people not allowed to sit next to each other in a meeting because we giggle so much.

Pricing:

• individual session. 53 minutes $150
• 90 minute EMDR session $200

Contact Info:

• Website: https://honoryourselfcounseling.com/