Aligning With Self™, LLC — Photography Credits
I extend my appreciation to the talented photographers whose work brings this site to life. Each image was chosen with care to reflect the experience I hope to offer in therapy: one that feels grounded, supported, and empowering. Together, the photos reflect the arc of the therapy journey—from uncertainty, overwhelm, and disconnection to greater clarity, calm, and more fulfilling relationships—with yourself and others.
Headshot Photography
Heartfelt thanks to Kelly Koolhoven, whose encouraging presence helped me feel more at ease in front of the camera—no small feat for this camera-shy introvert. Her warmth, enthusiasm, and steady cheerleading allowed me to show up more fully and naturally. All headshot photography © Kelly Koolhoven.
Additional Photography
Many of the nature and symbolic images are generously shared by talented artists on Unsplash and Pexels. I’m grateful for their generosity in sharing their work. Photographer credits are listed below by page, in order of appearance, with each photo’s title, the photographer’s name, and the platform where it was sourced.
HOME PAGE
Green And Brown Grass Field - Jim Richter - Pexels
Brown Textile In Close Up Image - Kseniya Lapteva - Unsplash
Person Holding Geode Stone - lil artsy - Pexels
Foggy Mountain Summit - v2osk - Unsplash
ABOUT PAGE
Forest Full of Fog - Annie Spratt - Unsplash
Green Plant On Persons Hand - GreenForce Staffing - Unsplash
A Cluster Of Quartz Crystal - Глеб Коровко - Pexels
Brown Textile In Close Up Image - Kseniya Lapteva - Unsplash
Narrow Roadway In Mountainous Terrain - Brett Sayles - Pexels
ANXIETY PAGE
Ocean Waves Crashing On Brown Big Rock In The Seashore - Raj Kiran G S S - Pexels
Sea Under White Dramatic Sky - Arthur Brognoli - Pexels
Photo Of A Green Door Near Ivy Leaves - Lies - Pexels
Rocky Bottom Under Pure Water - Rachel Claire - Pexels
Body Of Water Photograph - Noah Boyer - Unsplash
LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING THERAPY PAGE
Green Forest - Nandhu Kumar - Pexels
People Protesting On The Street - Oriel Frankie Ashcroft - Pexels
Close Up Of Hands Holding Wedding Rings - Daniel Portela - Pexels
Green And Brown Plant In Close Up Photography - Sandy Millar - Unsplash
Two Men Kissing - Ketut Subiyanto - Pexels
A Rainbow Appears Over A Small Bridge Over A Pond - James Smith - Unsplash
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR RELATIONSHIP ISSUES PAGE
Five Human Hands On Brown Surface - Clay Banks - Unsplash
Exposed Roots Of A Tree - Magda Ehlers - Pexels
Brown Tree Bark - rishi - Unsplash
Hands On A Wooden Surface - Diva Plavalaguna - Pexels
Man And Woman Hand Connecting On Tree Trunk - Jeremy Bishop - Unsplash
METHODS PAGE
Person Touching Body Of Water And Creating Ripples - Nick Moore - Unsplash
Man In Blue Denim Jeans Walking Through The Sand - Clint McKoy - Unsplash
Person Writing On White Paper - Kelly Sikkema - Unsplash
Person Standing On Brown Pallet - Carl Söderberg - Unsplash
Woman Holding Green Leafed Seedling - Nikola Jovanovic - Unsplash
Girl Laying On Green Grass Field - Japheth Mast - Unsplash
Landscape Photography Of Green Forest Trail - Slawek K - Unsplash
WHAT TO EXPECT PAGE
Brown Wood Log On Rocky Shore During Daytime - Razvan Mirel - Unsplash
INCLUSIVE THERAPY PAGE
Photo Of Rainbow Above Trees - Harrison Haines - Pexels
HEADER & FOOTER
Progress Pride Flag - Danler - Shutterstock
Photo Credits Page last updated on 5/6/2025