Pepper Elliot
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A. Clinical Mental Health Counselor
 

• Exposure Therapy – A research-backed cognitive-behavioral therapy technique that helps individuals confront their fears in a controlled, gradual manner. Studies show it effectively reduces anxiety by desensitizing the brain to feared stimuli, promoting resilience and self-efficacy.
   

• Human Connection – Strong social bonds are linked to lower rates of addiction and greater life satisfaction. Research indicates that meaningful relationships provide emotional support, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being, acting as a protective factor against mental health struggles.
   

• Hope – Psychological studies define hope as a cognitive process involving goal-setting, agency, and pathways to success. It fosters resilience, motivation, and personal growth, providing individuals with a sense of purpose and the ability to navigate challenges with optimism.

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, & adults of all ages. Pepper offers a safe & inclusive space for individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, betrayal, depression, religious trauma, sex therapy, addiction, grief, disassociation, college & career planning & a myriad of other challenges.

Trained in Exposure Therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR & Narrative Therapy.
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