Let’s be honest, choosing a name for a private practice is harder than it sounds. I spent a long time turning over ideas, searching for the right words, and exploring their meanings. And somehow, I kept coming back to one: lumen.

Lumen

lu·​men | \ ˈlü-mən 

noun

1. lumen is a unit of measurement for the brightness of light.
2. Lumen is related to the word luminous, which means “bright” or “radiant.”

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Scend

/send/

noun

1. the push or surge created by a wave.

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As I began to play around with the word lumin, Luminscend was eventually born. A wave of light. Life, and our mental health, often moves like waves. At times, it can feel overwhelming, crashing in and sweeping everything along with it. Other times, it’s gentler, rolling steadily and quietly touching the shore. Like waves, our experiences are always shifting, influenced by forces both within and around us. That means there is always the possibility for change.

There is always the possibility of finding your light again; the thing that helps you get out of bed, that brings a sense of pride, or allows moments of joy and contentment to return to.

It might sound a little simple, but this idea brings me a sense of comfort. My hope is that, through our work together, you can experience that same sense of comfort and safety.