Sarayu Meraki, MS, LPC
NARM® Master Therapist
ABOUT MERAKI COUNSELING
Hi, I’m Sarayu
My partner will tell you there is “clean” or “not clean” (there is no try). I’m working on this, but TBH, not very hard.
I don’t always have my shit together, and I’m an introvert who learned chameleoning and pressuring myself were ways to stay safe. Through my own therapy, I’ve learned how to listen better for what I want and get curious about what gets in the way (spoiler alert, it’s usually me).
I work with women who have burned themselves out struggling to be enough. They’re learning how to turn down the critical editor and let themselves be. Having had my own experience with this (which will be different from yours,) I know the pricelessness of guiltlessly inhabiting who you are.
If you sense that there’s a bigger power you want to step into but you’re afraid you’ll fail if you chase it. You’re my people.
Philosophy and Approach
Think of me as the personal sherpa of your internal and external relational wildernesses. We don’t have a map, but I know the territory. I get excited when I can hold the hope you haven’t connected with yet!
I haven’t experienced the exact things you have, but I have done (and am still doing) the work – and it’s beyond worth the life and relationships I have today. I’ve discovered I’m neurodivergent and part of the LGBTGEQIAP+ community. I’ve (mostly) healed from the wounds of addiction, an eating disorder, self-harm, broken relationships, spiritual trauma, crippling social anxiety, and hidden depression – and with a little help from a lot of people (and furries) whom I choose as my safe community, I’m doing what I always wanted to do – be a therapist.
I can’t promise your behaviors and belief systems will change overnight (although ironically, that’s kind of how it happens), but my weekly clients usually start experiencing growth and shifts at around 6 months.
I offer virtual sessions throughout Wisconsin and in-person sessions at my home office which is located within 10 miles of Cedarburg, Mequon, Grafton, Jackson, Port Washington, and West Bend.
Ready to start your journey?
Contact me today for your free connection call.