My name is Grace Moran and I have over 10 years of experience as a counselor. I completed specialized graduate and post graduate level training as a Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, Vocational Counselor, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist and Disability Rehabilitation Counselor. Before branching out into private practice I worked in state, non-profit and government agencies. Specifically I worked with children for the state foster care system, as a crisis child and family counselor for a non-profit agency and then as a counselor for Veterans with disabilities and their families at the VA. My personal make-up, education and over 18,000 clinical hours has provided me with the experience, specialized training, and insight necessary to work effectively with couples and families away from the cookie-cutter structure of an agency. I currently am in private practice and working with couples, families and kids. I opened the doors to Free Your Mind Counseling Services January 3, 2013. The key to a happy life is a balanced mind-body connection and healthy relationships. I believe in teaching you therapy techniques so that you have the tools to use on your own once we part ways. I believe in personal growth and achievable goals with tangible results. My husband and I have been together for 18 years and we have two awesome kids age 13 and 9. I grew up in a blended family complete with a step-mom, step-brother and adopted sister. I have experienced some of my own life struggles and stumbling blocks that I have had to overcome. I practice what I preach and have seen first hand the benefits of dedicating time daily to continuing my own path of personal growth, gaining new insights and deepening relationships with those I love. I look forward to talking about how I can help you to move toward your life goals and leave some of life’s pains behind.