Aja Meadows, MA, LMFT
How do I walk the path of therapy with you? My aim is to listen with empathy, curiosity, and authenticity. I am both honest and collaborative, sharing feedback and tools that could help, while holding the belief that you are the ultimate change agent and expert of your life. I believe in the power of experiencing a safe audience and cultivating a self-compassionate inner voice. I can help you there. We all experience challenges, and you deserve space to create a vision and a plan to build lasting changes in your life.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex trauma, build resilience, and reclaim their mental health through a de-pathologizing, strengths-based, affirming lens. My approach integrates principles of social justice, mindfulness, narrative therapy, ecopsychology, and interpersonal neurobiology. My work with couples pulls from research-based techniques, like the Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
When I’m not in the therapy room, I’m learning, processing, and seeking joy in life’s simple pleasures. I love curling up with a good book, creating art, experimenting with new recipes, spending time with loved ones, and immersing myself in craft projects. The outdoors are my sanctuary—whether I’m tending my garden, observing birds, or hiking in nature. Just as I integrate these activities to stay connected to my joy, I encourage my clients to rediscover what makes them feel alive, connected, and whole, too.
About Me
My Credentials
Master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy – Lewis and Clark College (2020)
Certification in Ecopsychology – Exploring the connections between humanity’s well-being and the greater ecological systems we can address many different challenges (like eco-anxiety) and ways to enhance your resiliency.
Life and Being Human - I bring my experience as part of a family, our society, and all the various things life has brought my way
Continuing Education and Certifications– As part of maintaining my license, I get to participate in trainings on a regular basis to make sure my knowledge is up to date with best practices. I have been trained in TF-CBT, Gen-PMTO, ASIST and various other specific topics relevant to my work.
Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities – Northern Arizona University (2010)
Parenting Through Change - I’ve both led and supported others who lead groups for supporting parents in practicing positive and well-researched parenting skills. I have extensively applied these principles with individuals.