Guest Contributor:
Sarafina Arthur-Williams
Wellness Therapist, Consultant, & Artist
CEO & Founder of Intentional Simplicity, LLC
Sarafina Arthur-Williams is a Wellness Therapist, Consultant, Artist, and LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone. She is also the CEO and founder of her company, Intentional Simplicity, a wellness-based private practice that focuses on who her clients are and how their minds work. In the video and interview below, she tells us more about her work and journey.
Tell us about your work related to mental health and wellness:
As a therapist, I have come to understand that people strive to be heard and to share their perspective on the world. With this, I open the space for people to gain an understanding of their purpose, themselves, and the world around them.
When working with others, I focus on the exploration and interpersonal relationship building. I explore how self-expression through a variety of virtuosity mediums merges with my client’s identity. I create a space that capitalizes on diversity and meets the needs of clients by offering a variety of interventions and therapeutic techniques. I find value in encouraging people to develop their identity.
I challenge my clients by emboldening them to question things when they are skeptical or researching when they need more understanding. I support their journey while also instilling an atmosphere of set expectations so personal growth cannot only be pursued but also achieved. I foster this by encouraging them to place themselves in an environment outside of the therapeutic space where they can build individuation and self-expression.
I do not present as all-knowing, or an expert on life, however, I offer a space of credibility. I am skilled in several theoretical orientations, multicultural competencies, creative expressions, and counseling techniques. I hold a psychology master’s degree from Carlow University. I have also taken several masters level Art Therapy courses to support my journey as a therapist and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.d).
I incorporate positive psychology, art, wellness, and mind/bodywork while working with clients. I strive to be authentic and genuine with each of my clients by offering interventions through a person-centered lens. If you would like to know more about the services I offer, please feel free to reach out! I look forward to hearing from you! Check out our website for all your wellness needs: https://liveintentionallysimplistic.com
I also have an interview session that further describes my role in the field of psychology and wellness. It fairly long (less than an hour) but it is a fun video to engage viewers to consider their mental health in a more relaxing and intentional environment.
Guest Contributor
Sarafina Arthur-Williams identifies as a wellness psychologist, therapist, coach, student, business, consultant, and artist. Her intersectionality runs deep within her career but also within her identity. Sarafina’s personal experiences and gained knowledge has inspired her to open Intentional Simplicity, LLC! Intentional Simplicity, LLC is a wellness-based practice that focuses on who you are, and how your mind works. The practice incorporates four key components of identity: wellness, psychology, mindfulness, and creative expression. Intentional Simplicity, LLC includes personal expression, videos, stories, narratives, adventures, advice, quotes, books, and much more to help individuals gather tools to understand more about themselves and the relationships around them.
