MY FOCUS
I have found great success working with individuals who identify as women between ages 20-65 who self identify as multi-hat wearers. You may be a sister, friend, coworker, partner, possibly a parent or caregiver to others. These roles have left you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, depressed and feeling as though there is nothing left to give yourselves. You may also find yourself struggling with self esteem and body image, relationships, processing impacts of childhood, as well as practicing self care. Through therapy, you will learn how to
manage anxiety and depressive symptoms
exploring and processing traumatic experiences
challenge guilt and shame related to taking care of yourself
learning how to set healthy boundaries
understand and honor relationship with your body and mind
create positive, healthy routines
learn how to be selfless by being healthy selfish
MY 1ST SESSION WITH YOU
In our first session, we will get to know each other and determine if it is a good fit. It is so important to remember that you won't like every human you meet on the street, and it's the same for therapists. Ensuring that you feel as though this is a comfortable fit is your number one goal. During our first session, we will complete an intake, begin to determine your goals, and make sure you leave with one new thing to practice or apply to life.
MY APPROACH
My therapeutic approach is eclectic, as I allow the client and their needs to inform the modalities I use, however, the most common approaches used in my experience are the following: CBT and Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Client-Centered, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT as well as Family Systems. Let's dive into this colorful world together. I'm here to guide you every step of the way and create a collaborative journey towards your goals. Let's create a unique narrative that speaks volumes about who you are. Your voice matters, and I'm here to listen and make what could be a very scary, daunting experience safe and fun!
MY COMMUNICATION STYLE
When working with me, you will find yourself in a safe, trusting, non-judgmental, kind, and compassionate space. I understand the uneasiness of sharing the most private parts of your life with, at first, a complete stranger, and so I encourage each client to build that trust and allow themselves to share in their own time. I love to share the education behind modalities and skills with clients and find ways to make success sustainable and fun. You will leave sessions feeling heard, respected, and some lightness in you heart.
MY GOALS FOR YOU
No one is you, and that is your power! I truly believe this and will collaborate to identify goals that fit your needs. My greatest goal is to support you, meet you where you are, and provide you with the tools to eventually support yourself.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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