The creation of Moxie Therapy Group has been a process! For months, I brainstormed ideas for names on a whiteboard, but nothing seemed to stick. Everything changed during a counseling session with one of the most remarkable individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. My client was, and still is, grieving the loss of a close friend who had been tragically taken due to intimate partner violence (IPV). This client spoke fondly of her friend’s courageous spirit, determination, perseverance, and grit, and mentioned that her friend went by the name “Moxie Hart” for her art –- a moniker I hadn’t encountered before.

Upon researching the term, I was struck by its meaning and significance. Moxie embodies resilience and the ability to overcome life’s challenges. That night was a sleepless night as I reflected on the concept of Moxie and what it represents. I realized that every survivor of abuse, neglect, IPV, or — life in general — possesses Moxie. However, sometimes we forget this fact.

In these times of need, we require trusted relationships and gentle guidance. I knew then and there that this was the name of my therapy group. I asked my client for permission to honor her friend’s legacy through my work and my team. Moxie Therapy Group is here to remind you of your inner strength and provide the support you need to reclaim it.