Hi, I'm Isaiah! I'm currently pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. I am starting my practicum and internship here at Del Soul Counseling under the supervision of Dr. Colleen Kowalke.
I know starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you're meeting someone new and aren't quite sure where to begin. I've been on the other side of that conversation, too. My hope is that you feel like you're meeting another human, not someone looking for what's wrong with you. There's room for your worries, doubts, laughter, or even silence. You don't need to have everything figured out, and we can move at your pace.
I believe many of the behaviors and patterns we struggle with began as ways of protecting ourselves. Rather than judging those parts of us, I believe they deserve curiosity, compassion, and understanding. To me, healing isn't about fixing ourselves or becoming perfect. It's about creating enough freedom to more fully embrace who we are.
My background in the corporate world, along with personal experiences of grief, caregiving, and significant life transitions, has shaped how I understand the challenges people carry. I'm particularly interested in working with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, identity, and questions surrounding faith or spirituality. My developing approach blends person-centered counseling and evidence-based practices with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and parts-oriented perspectives.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our animals, immersing myself in nature, video games, and finding ways to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.
Ultimately, I don't believe we're here to spend our entire lives trying to heal or become some perfect version of ourselves. We're also here to experience life, build meaningful connections, make mistakes, and have fun. Sometimes counseling is a place to fall apart, sometimes a place to rebuild, and sometimes simply a place to be human. Wherever you are in that process, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.