Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrea Clemens.
Hi Andrea, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Our therapy collective stands on the shoulders of Emily Pardy, who founded Ready Nest Counseling about a decade ago. Our continued mission is to help individuals, couples, and families navigate questions around building their families. Our work often starts as people consider becoming parents; it can include diagnosis, loss, fertility struggles, parenthood, and beyond. Trying to become a parent can bring up childhood memories that need healing. We recognize the importance of familial relationships and support individuals, couples, and families throughout their journey. We have established long-standing relationships with obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, pelvic floor therapists, and other healthcare professionals. We know that families deserve support, and we use all our resources to get our clients what they need.
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?
Parts of our journey have been smooth. We have been supported by many people professionally and personally who recognize the importance of our mission. We have run into a few people who did not have our best interests at heart. We have learned the hard way that not every advisor is trustworthy.
As you know, we’re big fans of Gathered Village Therapy . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Gathered Village is a therapy collective dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on the path to parenthood and beyond. Founded on the shared values of community, inclusion and family, we believe in our bones that when we care for parents well, they create a vast ripple in their homes, communities and world. No matter where you are on your journey – dreaming, deciding, growing, grieving, soaking in the snuggles or sending them off into the world – you deserve support that meets you right where you are.
Like those we serve, every therapist in our practice has their own unique story which has found them here. Inspired by our shared desire for community in this beautiful, bumpy season, it is our privilege and passion to do this work.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
We see the importance of healthy attachment in our office every day. Some people are lucky to be born into situations where they receive comfort, protection, and guidance. Some people have to create those attachments for themselves. Every person we see can offer heathy attachments to those that they love. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch people build these attachments for themselves and their loved ones.
Pricing:
- Experienced Therapists $125 to $175 per session
- Therapist Intern $75 per session
- Mom’s Class – free
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.gatheredvillagetherapy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatheredvillage/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readynestcounseling
