Alexa Connolly, LLC
Wilderness and Traditional Counseling, Counselor Education and Supervision, in the Twin Ports.
Providing wilderness and traditional therapy, right here in the Twin Ports area. Challenge yourself to try wilderness therapy in the great outdoors, or relax in the comfort of a relaxing office. Offering a variety of services from individual counseling to premarital counseling to cold water immersions to sacred rituals and/or ceremonies. Also providing counselor education and supervision through the University of Wisconsin-Superior through their graduate level Master's of Science in Education program.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you."
Maya Angelou
All About Therapy
Therapy is a deeply personal experience. In therapy you will connect with your therapist and explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a new light. Each therapy session is tailored to your unique needs to help you start feeling better. Therapy sessions can occur outdoors in the elements or in the comfort of my office.  I utilize a variety of strategies to ensure that we are able to help you move forward and find wellness within your life.
Philosophy of Teaching
Challenge, Inspire, Empower
My objective as an educator of counseling professionals is to actively create an environment to challenge, inspire, empower, and educate students to become integral components of their community’s emotional well-being while providing thorough knowledge of the most current, evidenced-based therapeutic practices. I see my role as an educator as one who guides students through intense self-reflection while they are provided with a superior education in their prospective field. I currently teach as an adjunct instructor in the graduate program for Master's levels counselors at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
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My Services
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." - Shannon Adler
Individual Therapy
Therapy is a deeply personal experience. In therapy you will connect with your therapist and explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a new light. Each therapy session is tailored to your unique needs to help you start feeling better. Therapy sessions occur either outdoors in the elements or in my office, and I utilize a variety of strategies to ensure that we are able to help you move forward and find wellness within your life. Outdoor therapy sessions will happen rain or shine, and may be active sessions that include hiking, walking, biking, and/or cross country skiing, or they may be more sedentary and include sessions of meditating on the shore of Lake Superior, journaling, creating mandalas with found objects to name a few.
Cold Water Immersion
I will guide you as we dip together in Lake Superior and practice breathwork. Dip locations will vary based on weather and ice coverage, and may be changed last minute. We will stay in the lake anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes depending on your tolerance and ability level. Hot tea will be provided afterwards, as well as debriefing and general therapy. You must have a signed note from your doctor before I will allow you to engage in this form of therapy with me. You will also need to complete the readiness program, which is a quick 15-20 minute meeting with me to go over expectations, safety, and items to bring.
Therapeutic Hiking
Join me for a therapeutic hike. Expect to explore one of the many hiking trails available to us thanks to the Superior Hiking Trail in the Twin Ports area. Location will be shared with you prior to your appointment, and may be subject to change based on weather. We may stop occasionally to engage in an outdoor therapeutic activity. Bring your own snacks, water bottle, sunscreen and/or bug spray. A signed release must be completed by your doctor prior to signing up for this type of session.
Premarital Counseling and Marriage Counseling
I have been trained in the Prepare/Enrich program, and am able to help you and your partner complete their couples assessments. The Prepare/Enrich program is highly customizable, and has options to include a faith based component if desired. It is considered the #1 premarital and marriage assessment tool, backed by decades of research.
Sacred Ceremonies
I am an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church. I offer a variety of sacred ceremonies or rituals, and am always open to creating a new ceremony based on your specific needs. Here are some of the sacred ceremonies available:
*Marriage Officiation
*Naming or Re-Naming (similar to baptism, or for folx who are Transgender and/or transitioning)
*Birthing
*Motherhood
*Birthing Altar Creation
*Coming of Age
*Rite of Passage
*End of Life
*End of Marriage
*Releasing Rituals
*Manifesting
*Empty Nest
*Full moon
*Sabbat or Equinox celebrations
Counselor Education and Supervision
Educating soon-to-be counselors is one of my greatest passions. Â I began my career many years ago as a music educator of all things! Â I loved being in education, but felt called to do more so I moved on to obtain my Master's degree so that I could provide counseling to those in need. Â Now I have come full circle, and am sharing my knowledge and expertise of counseling as a counselor educator. Teaching is my passion, and something that fills me with so much joy. In addition to teaching, I offer supervision to future counselors. Â I want my supervises to succeed, so work hard to ensure that my rate is fair, as well as to look at possible ways to ensure that they are paid for their work as a clinical trainee.