THERAPY
THERAPY IS A DEEPLY PERSONAL PROCESS. It involves working with a trained professional to uncover and explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Therapy is a place to open up and feel heard and understood so as to identify, explore, and address issues or problems. Whether struggling with a specific challenge or seeking deeper understanding, therapy helps you gain insight about yourself and your life. It helps you learn, grow, change, and heal. THERAPY . . .
FOCUSES ON THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIORS - to help you understand how they work together
LOOKS TO THE PAST TO INFORM THE PRESENT - by uncovering root causes of distress and unhappiness
REVEALS THE PATTERNS AT WORK IN YOUR LIFE - so you can make better choices
HELPS YOU COPE, FEEL BETTER, GROW, AND MOVE FORWARD - using evidence-based approaches
THERAPY SESSIONS ARE UNIQUE. The relationship between therapist and client is central to the process. When you feel safe and understood, you can explore things on a deeper level. Greater self-awareness and understanding can improve every part of your life. It can help you get unstuck, change your patterns, and work through difficult situations.
THERAPY ADDRESSES MANY DIFFERENT ISSUES. Some people seek therapy for help with a specific problem. Others seek greater clarity about thoughts, feelings and behaviors, or want to explore long standing patterns that have held them back. I help my clients gain insight, understand their heartfelt wants and needs, and solve their problems in new and effective ways. I treat individuals, couples, and families for the following:
ANXIETY DISORDERS
Generalized Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
MOOD DISORDERS & ADHD
Depression
Bipolar Disorders
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
TRAUMA & PTSD
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dissociative Disorders
Emotional, Physical & Sexual Abuse
Childhood Sexual Abuse
ADDICTIONS
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Addictive Behaviors
Eating Disorders & Body Image Issues
Relapse Prevention
GRIEF, LOSS, & CHANGE
Loss & Bereavement
Life Changes & Transitions
Chronic Illness & Aging
STRESS & ANGER MANAGEMENT
Stress Management
Anger Management
Burnout
RELATIONSHIPS
Communication
Assertiveness & Boundaries
Conflict Resolution
Dealing with Difficult People
MARRIAGE & FAMILY
Relationship Dissatisfaction
Infidelity & Betrayal
Separation, Divorce & Coparenting
Family Conflict & Estrangement
PERSONALITY ISSUES
Self-Esteem
Codependency
Highly Sensitive Person
Personality Disorders
WOMEN’S ISSUES
Infertility & Pregnancy Loss
Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
Mommy Overwhelm
Menopause
YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO TO THERAPY. You can listen to a podcast or read a self-help book to gain insight into yourself or your struggles. But lasting change happens when insight becomes deeply personal. Therapy helps you understand yourself by discovering the patterns that shape your life. As those patterns become clear, you’ll gain a fresh perspective, and discover new possibilities and better ways of relating. You’ll feel more in control, and be more able to navigate life’s challenges. You will also be able to uncover what you truly want. You can turn the page, begin a new chapter, and create a life that is more fully your own.
BUT . . . YOU ARE NOT QUITE WHERE YOU WANT TO BE. There is a space between the life you’re living now and the life you know is possible.
We can collapse that space.
We can begin today.