Dark Water Navigations
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My name is Douglas Rusk, the founder of Dark Water Navigations, and I use he//him and they/them pronouns. I founded the collective as an answer to a summoning; a call to action.
Years ago I began my journey of personal healing. Through the power of reflection I was able to understand that I was desperately trying to be a healthy person in an unhealthy place.
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Trisha Barnaby
Douglas Rusk is the most kind genuine and ethical counselor you will ever meet.He is smart and always works his hardest in everything he does. He brings his heart and integrity In everything he touches.He will go far in everything he does.Im proud to say I know such an incredible soul. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
The most exiting part of our day is when we step into a role to support someone in a way that we have in the past been supported. Through life experience, and the experiential learning model we have all trained in we understand the impact that being heard and seen can have on a persons wellbeing. It brings us joy to journey with you across the dark waters of your life. You bring the boat, we help you read the map to navigate to a place in life that is
What inspired you to start your own business?
Seeing how difficult it is to access mental health support, and how great the need is combined with the unrealistic wait times inspired us to form Dark Waters. We believe that access to mental health support should be a basic human right, and that by coming together we can work towards decolonizing mental health services and changing the landscape of how folks access support.
Why should our clients choose you?
Our professionals come from a diverse background of life experience, and only want what is best for you. If you should decide that we are not the right fit for you, we will support you in finding a referral to a provider that can meet your needs. Our motivation is to get you not just the help that you need, but the help that you deserve. If we are not the best option for you, we will help you find it.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
All of our services are provided online for your convince. Simply book an appointment, and the link to meet your provider will be emailed to you for your session. If you have any questions or concerns about receiving services online please don't hesitate to reach out. Our goal is accessibility, and that means we want to support you in making online services easy for you to connect with.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Our services can be accessed online, from the comfort of your own home. Our practitioners have extensive experience with providing online therapy and value both your safety, your health, and your time.
Counseling Therapy
Counseling Therapy can help you work through your past, while working on your future. With a person centered approach, our providers bring their professional skills to the table and help you learn to manage your daily stressors, resolve unhelpful patterns, and process your life experience. Some would believe that therapy is only for processing trauma, and the truth is that even if you have no significant trauma history it can be incredibly supportive to take time to work on your self, your mental health, and how you meet the world. Reach out today and connect with us to support you in navigating the dark waters of your life. You deserve it.
Coaching
Coaching is about moving you forward. Although not a healing modality, coaching can be incredibly effective in helping you move forward in life and can have a therapeutic effect. Through self-actualization our coaches can help you set and meet goals, fee better about yourself, or make the changes you desire in your life attainable and realistic. No dram is too big, and no problem is too small; our coaches are here to support you on your path forward and help you reach your potential for self-actualization and fulfillment.
