Services
- Individual
About My Clients
My clients have spent their lives worrying about and taking care of others before thinking of themselves. They are trying to relearn how to express their needs, passions, beliefs, and emotions without overly worrying about how they will impact other people. My clients often feel alone and like they have to be "strong" for everyone around them, and are worried how people will respond if they aren't. They want to open up and be vulnerable with people in their lives, but don't know where to start.
My Background and Approach
My clients want to reconnect with who they are, embrace their full selves, and share their true selves with people they care about to create deep, meaningful relationships. That’s where I can help. I will meet you where you are. I understand that if you are not used to asking for support, therapy might feel very unnatural, weird, and maybe even scary for you. We will move at a pace that works for you. I believe the most important aspect of therapy is creating a beneficial, trusting, professional, and therapeutic relationship between myself and my clients. In order to do the brave thing of trying something new, I know we need a safe foundation. I will spend time working to learn about you, your experiences, your identities, and your circumstances, and we will work together to understand how the different aspects of you come together and impact you now. Together, we will work together to practice, try, learn, and apply new skills, understanding, and knowledge to achieve your goals.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Growing up as a queer woman in Kentucky, I was taught (directly and indirectly) that I needed to put others first and hide important parts of who I was to ensure other people’s happiness and comfort first. Through my own therapy and life experiences, I’ve learned how to re-embrace my own joy, excitement, and identity. I’ve had my own experiences (which may be different from yours) struggling with balancing my own needs versus the expectations of others. I understand the power that has come through finding more of this balance and embracing who I am. I also know how important it was to have spaces and people that helped me to bravely and safely explore long-hidden parts of myself at my own pace, and I am honored to get to hold that space for others. I know that contacting a therapist can be intimidating! I’m currently accepting new clients and would love to have to opportunity to get to know you. Let’s talk; email me today.