Welcome to Fire Horse Counseling.
Transform Your Life
Life is a journey and sometimes it can be a challenging one. There is no perfect or right way to navigate it. As a therapist, I meet you where you are on your journey to help build a map and provide you the tools to manage obstacles along the way. We will spend time discussing where you have been, where you are and where you would like to go. I use a strengths based approach (meaning we tap into your resilience) and care is customized to your specific needs. Whether this is your first time exploring therapy or have experienced this process in the past, I am here to meet you wherever you are. You will be the center of care as we work together to define your goals. Our focus will be on your strengths, and treatment is tailored to your unique circumstances.
About Fire Horse Counseling
Aleishia James-Cooper, LCSW
Aleishia has been in the mental health field for over 8 years, spending the first 6 years working with Veterans at the Phoenix VA. She has received training in various modalities and is passionate about helping people heal from trauma. She earned her master’s degree in social work from ASU and her master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Bastyr University. She enjoys the process of discovery, helping others find their path and continuing to learn about advances in the field of trauma.
The name Fire Horse was born from the love of horses and the challenges of life. Horses are impressive, sentient beings that command attention and respect. In Linda Kohanov’s Way of the Horse Equine Archetype for Self-Discovery, the Fire Horse represents the energetic, consuming energy that fire represents. Managing the fires in our lives means paying attention to how much fuel we have lying around, as the more fuel, the more intense the blaze. Many times we are knocked out of our comfort zone and into a situation that may feel wild and out of control, burning the image we had of ourselves, others, relationships and/or our life itself. This sudden transformation can be a blow to our ego. Fortunately, we can maintain the debris in our lives and “clear” our “land” that may be fuel for a devastating fire. Until we are willing to be present in some of the emotions and information we have access to, we will remain in unserving and ineffective patterns. When we become aware, we can consciously burn through that which might otherwise prevent us from moving forward, fully embracing the feelings and experiences of the moment. Clearing the debris in our lives takes courage as it can feel like walking through fire at times. The good news is we are brave individuals who can withstand the energy of the flames and become like the horse, who lives fully moment by moment.
