Sage Door Sessions
Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

A. Clinical Mental Health Counselor 

School Counselor & College/Career Educator

Couples & Sex Therapist & Educator 

Yoga & Meditation Instructor

Holistic Wellness Practice 

 

Welcome to the practice of Pepper Elliot, a dedicated associate clinical mental health counselor at Sage Door Sessions with a deep commitment to supporting clients from all walks of life, happy to work with young children, teens, couples, groups, and adults of all ages. Pepper offers a safe and inclusive space for individuals navigating anxiety, betrayal, depression, religious trauma, sex therapy, grief, disassociation, college and career planning & a myriad of other challenges.

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Specialties:

1. Anxiety, Betrayal, and Depression: Pepper provides empathetic and evidence-based therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, betrayal trauma, and depression. Through personalized treatment plans, clients learn coping strategies and build resilience to manage these difficult emotions.

2. TransCare and Intersex Support: As a trained TransCare advocate and ally, Pepper offers affirming therapy for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals. Through a gender-affirmative lens, She addresses identity exploration, gender dysphoria, and the unique challenges faced by these communities.

3. LGBTQIA+, Neurodiversity Therapy and Education: Pepper embraces and celebrates diverse sexual orientations and expressions.  Pepper provides nonjudgmental therapy for individuals within the LGBTQIA+, fostering self-acceptance and empowerment.

Approach:

Pepper utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach that combines somatic, existential, narrative, exposure therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) modalities. By tailoring treatment to each client's needs and preferences, She helps individuals explore their experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and cultivate greater self-awareness and resilience.

Education and Training:

• Ph.D. Student in Clinical Sexology (In Progress)

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Master's Degree in School Counseling, Certified Sex Therapist

• Specialized Training in TransCare, Intersexuality, Betrayal Trauma & Anxiety

• Additional Training in EMDR & Internal Family Systems (IFS), Suicide Prevention, Neurodiversity & Sex Education

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With a genuine commitment to social justice & advocacy, Pepper strives to create a therapeutic environment that honors the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. Through collaboration, compassion, & empowerment, She supports clients on their journey toward healing, growth, & authenticity.