Are you feeling defeated and depleted?

More specifically, are you:

• Experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression?
• Wondering how to not feel stressed out all the time?
• Feeling that in spite of all your accomplishments, there is something missing?
• Wishing you had more time in quiet, to feel restored and connected with your spirit?
• Longing overall for more "balance" in your life (or at least some sense of stability within the chaos)?

Yes?

…….yet beneath you may have nagging doubts you will ever know moments of peace and harmony in your life.

I understand. Now it is time to pick back up and start over anew. There is a small, hopeful voice inside you, gently (and persistently) telling you to not give up in your quest. That’s why you’re here, visiting my website.

You DO have what it takes to reclaim a sense of balance, health and vitality--and I'll show you how!

I offer three main paths of assistance in my private practice, located in Traverse City, Michigan (but available to anyone with access to telephone, skype or email):

1. Whole Health Counseling and Education for the relief of depression, anxiety and stress related health issues (including emotional eating), managing chronic illness and/or chronic pain. Visit my counseling website page for more information by clicking here.

2. Classes to teach mindful living and strategies to reduce stress, reconnect with yourself, engage in living fully, and empowering you to cope and live well within the storm of daily challenges.  Please click on the "events" page of this site to learn more.

3. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR):  This is a highly specialized, intensive 8 week group seminar series. For more information click on the link for "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop", or click on the link to the left titled "Why Mindfulness?"

To explore a working partnership with me, please contact me by following the guidelines and webform found on the page "Getting Started".  You can follow the link on the left hand margin of this page, or just click here. 

Please also consider signing up for the free book chapter - the sign-up box is on the left margin of this page. You’ll receive an occasional email newsletter with tips and articles about whole health, mindfulness, emotional well-being and dates of seminars and special events or programs. My newsletter is the best way to learn more about mindfulness, and future offerings, including class and group workshop schedules. 

Just take that first small step. I’m here to support you.

Here are some examples of typical changes that occur in my clients:

• Relief from the despair and defeat of persistant depression and anxiety.
• Feeling at home, strong and healthy within your body.
• Increased energy, confidence and the vibrancy that balance brings.
• Moving beyond the hype of fad diets and having a pleasurable, intuitive and healthy relationship with food.
• A sense of savoring daily life with mindful awareness.
• Developing a new connection to your “inner world”, your spirit and intuition.
• Finding that taking care of yourself means you also have much more to give to others you love, as well as activities that excite you.
• Emotional Wellness (no longer allowing your thoughts and feelings to become self-defeating).

“I engaged Lori’s services to help me get back on track with wellness practices that I had let fall by the wayside with all my work obligations, especially exercise. I was immediately at ease with Lori’s style – she helped me take my time and was thorough in getting to know both me as well as my needs, without making me feel like I was “put on the spot”. The work we did together always felt collaborative to me – from setting goals to measuring my weekly progress. I found her to be intuitive to my mood, whatever that may be and to be equally inspiring in encouraging me back on track or celebrating with me. One of the things I appreciated most about Lori was that I felt a strong sense of trustworthiness from her. She shared expertise when needed and I always knew she would follow through on anything she promised. I found my follow-through with my goals dramatically improving as a result of her coaching. I would highly recommend Lori to anyone in need of coaching help.”
Victoria S., Manager, Health Management and Psychotherapist
Reno, Nevada

“One of the most valuable “gems” I received from Lori was a thorough explanation of the stages of change that everyone goes through and what made change so challenging for me. I was stuck and not sure about making change; Lori helped me realize that until I was willing to make a commitment both mentally and emotionally, I would only continue to feel frustrated and berate myself. I highly recommend Dr. Lori Gray Boothroyd as a coach!”
K. McPherson, Psychologist and New Mom(!)
Los Cruces, New Mexico

To learn more about mindfulness as a path to well being, as well as courses and events offered through the Center for Mindfulness in Northern Michigan, please share your email address at the top of this page and sign up for my email newsletter. Your private information will never be shared – you have my word on it.  If you have a Facebook profile, you may also "like" my professional page to stay informed.  

Have questions or would like to get started?   Click on the Getting Started page, submit the form provided and give yourself a fresh start.