A belief I carry into my work is "We are not robots! We are imperfect, complicated human beings." For you, this may look like fears of failure, struggling to get through daily tasks, lacking joy, feeling hopeless, or comparing yourself to others. Maybe you have tried SO HARD to create the life you want, but feel stuck or at your wits' end. Maybe you find yourself expecting too much, or not even knowing what you want! There is no simple switch to flip (because you aren't made of metal), but I am ...
I have been a licensed therapist for over 12 years. I went back to college later in life to obtain a social work degree. I have training in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, transitions and family relationships. I use a person centered approach and also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We all need support at various times in our life. With all the stressors we are facing now, please do not be hesitant to at least give therapy a try. I don't think you will regret that decision....
Do you have intrusive thoughts that just wont go away? Always feeling anxious, distressed or even embarrassed by the thoughts. Do you feel the pull or urge to perform a certain task, maybe even a certain way to avoid feelings? You find yourself going over the same worse case scenario again and again. Anxiety and fear can be debilitating and keep you from living the life you want. You don't have to suffer anymore. I look forward to teaching you the tools so you can live the life you want....
My practice focuses on trauma, eating disorders and life transitions; while also working with more general presentations of anxiety, depression, mood swings, impulsivity, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and self-view. I value diversity and will encourage your personal identities; understanding that individual identity impacts our experiences. As we navigate our lives, we develop beliefs about ourself through our experiences. These beliefs have powerful effects on our sense of belongin...