Rise to Freedom Counseling

Rooted in Compassion. Guided by Experience. Focused on YOU!

At Rise to Freedom Counseling, we believe in the power of healing relationships - both within and around us. Whether you’re facing trauma, anxiety, grief, or simply seeking a space to reflect and grow, you deserve to be met with care, not judgment.

Our practice was founded with a heart for those who often feel unseen - veterans, military families, survivors of sexual trauma, and anyone navigating life’s hard places. But no matter your story, you are welcome here.

Paige Connell-Tibbetts, MA, LPC-Associate

Supervised by Dr. Jude Austin, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S

Life can feel overwhelming — whether you're carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating a major life change, grieving a loss, or simply feeling stuck. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know: reaching out takes courage, and you don't have to do this alone.

I work with adults and couples who are ready to explore what's holding them back and move toward a life that feels more like their own. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices — drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and humanistic principles to tailor our work to you, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

In our sessions, you'll find a judgment-free space where your story matters. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, or questions about who you are and where you're headed, I'll meet you exactly where you are.

I'm passionate about this work and continually growing as a clinician — because I believe the best therapy happens when a therapist brings both skill and genuine care to every session.

Our Philosophy

We don’t believe in “fixing” people - we believe in walking beside you as you rediscover your strength, clarify your voice, and reclaim your freedom. Healing isn’t linear, and therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we prioritize:

  • Safety - emotional and physical

  • Autonomy - your pace, your goals

  • Connection - a collaborative, trusting relationship

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