Aves Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Individual Counseling & Mental Health Support
Aves Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Meet the Clinician: Edily Boykins, M.A, LCMHC, NCC
I am so glad you're here. My name is Edily (Emily but with a "d") a Millennial and First Generation Afro Latina/ Afro Caribbean therapist. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, learned some useful skills, and it was enough to continue to "function" in daily life. Then one day, a situation triggered your nervous system and those tools went out the window. You blamed yourself for why your symptoms reappeared, thus continuing the cycle of shame. In survival mode, we do the best we can with the tools we have. But what if therapy is more than just learning tools to cope? Sometimes, "think more positive thoughts" is bullshit.
What if there's a space to explore all of you with gentleness and curiosity; to explore your anger, anxiety, and fears and see why those parts keep showing up? The bulk of this work takes place in the therapeutic relationship. A safe and supportive environment is crucial to share these parts of ourselves openly. I am passionate about empowering individuals to become who they want to be, not who the world expects them to be. In my therapeutic space, you will identify your values & strengths, use your voice, take up space (as you should), set boundaries, advocate for yourself, trust yourself, and might I say, even love yourself—like radically love yourself? Yes!
About
I'm Edily Boykins, owner of Aves Counseling & Wellness, Pllc.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of NC. I am also a Telehealth Provider for clients in SC.
My therapeutic approach is warm, inviting, authentic, and real. I offer a non-judgmental space with a blend of compassion, curiosity, challenge, and responsibility. I will work with you to identify and change life patterns, break repeating cycles, address the overall feeling of being “stuck,” and help you rediscover your true authentic self.
My niche focuses on Trauma, Depression, and Identity/Self-esteem, rooted in client empowerment and community. I don't just work with clients to reframe and change thoughts, emotions, and behaviors but also to identify oppressive structures and its impact on symptoms.I utilize IFS (Parts work); DBT, Feminist, and Down-to-earth/Honest Talk Therapy.