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About My Clients
Do you feel disconnected from people and the world around you? I know what this is like. You blame yourself for everything that goes wrong in your life and your relationships-it’s exhausting. You keep your feelings inside, and deal with them alone. You just can’t seem to find the love and compassion that you have for others for yourself. I know how lonely this can be, and I’m here to help! It IS possible for you to develop self-compassion, find your voice, and to have healthy relationships.
My Background and Approach
I believe in a holistic model of healing that encompasses all aspects of the self. Your mental health is heavily influenced by your physical, spiritual, and interpersonal well-being! As your therapist, I will provide a nonjudgmental and curious approach to facilitate the exploration of your whole self. When we know ourselves more deeply, we can cultivate self-compassion and radical self-acceptance, and make changes from a place of love. I am passionate about helping clients to connect with their inner child and recognize the interrelatedness between their past experiences and the patterns in their relationships and thoughts now. When we can understand how and why we developed the beliefs, ways of thinking, and coping strategies that we had as children, we can let go of the ones that no longer serve us. We become empowered to take control of our lives!
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My therapeutic approach is informed partially by personal experience. Growing up in an alcoholic family system, I took responsibility for managing the emotional state of the adults around me. My sense of worth derived from my achievements and being an “easy” kid. I received praise for my performance, but on the inside, I felt like there was something wrong with me. Now, I recognize that what was “wrong” was that my concept of self was based entirely on external factors and that I didn’t feel validated or seen. Through my own healing and therapy, I have been able to provide my inner child with a voice. I have learned to feel and express my feelings to myself, and to others. I believe that through trauma work and deep self-exploration, we can heal from the beliefs and ways of thinking that keep us from living the lives that we deserve. We all deserve a life that aligns with who we are at our core! It would be a privilege to walk with you as you honor your feelings and experiences.