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I specialize in coming alongside people as they walk through the uncomfortable, messy parts of life. I bring a no-nonsense, solution-oriented approach to therapy, helping you come to a place of contentment with life as it is, not as you wish it was (or even as you deserve it to be). Because true peace comes when we come to a place of acceptance: no longer relying on external factors as the source of our happiness.
Therapy with me is a little different than what you may have encountered in the past. A lot of mental health work these days is very "feel good", leading many to believe that being mentally well is simply being happy or un-phased by the circumstances around them. I believe you're allowed to be angry or anxious or upset when life gets messy. Therapy is simply about equipping you to process and cope with those very real emotions in a productive, healthy way. |
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When life feels out of control, often our emotions do too. But as uncomfortable as they may be at times, our feelings are not something to be afraid of. They are valid and necessary, serving a purpose that is always worth exploring. I encourage my clients to sit with the emotions they experience, rather than avoid them - because it is through that process that they can learn to trust themselves and their own resilience. At the end of the day, mental wellness isn't about the absence of uncomfortable emotions, but the skill set to cope with them, confront them, and resolve them.
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As humans, we naturally ask why: why we're dealt a certain hand in life, why those around us act the way they do, why we feel so unsatisfied or anxious. We believe that if we could only find those answers, we would have peace. I aim to help my clients find peace in spite of these questions. When they come to a place of acceptance of the things they can - and cannot - control, they realize they are capable of being ok, even when the people or circumstances around them don't change.
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Our relationships are a cornerstone to our wellbeing. When we are fearful of letting others down, expect others to always know what we want or need, or make ourselves small for others' comfort, we just end up feeling anxious, insecure, and resentful. This is where boundary-setting has the power to heal and transform the way we relate to others. I help my clients learn how to set loving boundaries that protect their needs and show others how to treat them. Healthy boundaries are the ultimate act of self-love.
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