Capybara Counseling, LLC
Let’s create and sustain compassionate change.
Allie & Ellison are now accepting new clients!
Tell me if this resonates…
Has it been hard for you lately to navigate change? Like your typical coping strategies haven’t been enough?
Have you felt the pressure to present as more “put together” than you really feel? Do you deny yourself the opportunity to focus on your needs because it feels more important to “be strong” for others through these changes?
And do you bottle your emotions because you don’t want to “burden” others with what you’re going through?
Do you find yourself struggling to navigate systems that weren’t designed for you or blaming yourself for the ways your environment has failed you? Do you find it hard to show yourself the same kindness, patience, and understanding you so freely offer to others who struggle in similar ways?
Do you find it hard to give yourself permission to be your genuine, authentic self?
Do you wish you had someone to talk to about how to honor your needs and maneuver these changes? Someone non-judgmental, compassionate, straight forward, collaborative, and empowering?
If any of the above made you think, “Yes! That’s exactly how I feel.” Welcome to Capybara.
We’re Allie Nerderman and Ellison Rugg, two mental health counselors who utilize our expertise to support and uplift others at the individual, community, and global levels.
What brings prospective clients to Capybara:
Major Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Career, Work, and Education Changes
Empty Nesting and Retirement
Break Up, Divorce, or Marriage
Significant Financial or Medical/Health Changes
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Wellness
Authenticity work
Unpacking guilt and shame
Processing religious trauma
GAMC assessments and letters
Relational counseling for polyamorous partners
Kink-informed treatment
Self-Worth and Self-Compassion Development
Neurodiverse, Multicultural, and Intersectional Therapy
Anxiety Management
Mood Regulation
Trauma-Informed Care
Elephant in the Room:
Why “Capybara” Counseling?
Capybaras are known for their kindness, gentleness, adaptability, and of course their greatest strength: spending quality time with any and every other species of animal.
That’s our whole vibe - we see the strengths in everyone we meet and are non-judgmentally present with each of our clients. We show up to all of our sessions with unconditional acceptance of who they are now and who they want to become.
If you work with either of us, we will prioritize ensuring you feel supported, cherished, and valued. You don’t need to carry your emotional weight alone - allow us to be by your side as you navigate your tough transitions.
To learn more about Allie’s counseling approach, click here.
To learn more about Ellison’s counseling approach, click here.
You belong and are welcome here.
Be proud for prioritizing your mental wellbeing and seeking professional help! Just coming to our humble counseling site shows your readiness to face whatever curve balls life has thrown your way.
