LAWRENCE HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH

Lawrence Holistic Mental Health was created to be a sanctuary for mind-body healing.

 

Our minds and bodies are inextricably connected, and I believe that it is nearly impossible to fully heal one without addressing the other.

 

The current healthcare paradigm tends to be hyper-specialized. If you have trouble with one body system, you tend to see someone who solely specializes in that particular system. While this makes a lot of sense (no one can specialize in everything), it fails to take into account the fact that the myriad systems in our body are interrelated. We tend to view mental healthcare as entirely separate from what's happening in the rest of our body, and we tend to view physical illness as divorced from our mental and emotional wellbeing. I believe that this is one of the reasons why so many people are not seeing the results they want.

 

Our mental health is profoundly impacted by what is happening inside the body. Inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, digestive issues, nervous system dysregulation, sleep issues (among many other things) are frequently under-recognized contributors to mental health concerns. On the flip side, mental health concerns like chronic stress, trauma, and anxiety can directly exacerbate physical illness by keeping the nervous system in a state that is not conducive to healing. In other words, sometimes the mind-body connection is the missing piece in healing concerns with both physical and mental health.

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My mission with Lawrence Holistic Mental Health is to create a space that specializes in the intersection between mind and body.

 

My diverse training has led me toward a unique expertise in this mind-body intersection. From my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and training in traditional evidence-based psychotherapy modalities, to my specialized training in Functional Nutrition Counseling and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, to my lifelong passion for lifestyle medicine and holistic health, to my extensive experience as a yoga instructor, to my training and work in the realms of somatic therapy and nervous system regulation, I am constantly seeking new learning opportunities in this fascinating domain, and I love to share my knowledge with others. 

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My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to find healing in mind and body. Whether you are looking for one-on-one counseling, a community group, a class/workshop, or a speaker for your next event, I hope you can find what you're looking for here.

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--Abby Ilardi Lowry, LPC (Founder of Lawrence Holistic Mental Health LLC)

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