Meagan Wesley (she/her)

Anxiety is when your brain has a strong “alarm system". It might show up as constant overthinking, feeling on edge, or that nagging sense that something might go wrong. Everyone feels anxious sometimes, but when anxiety starts showing up most days, or feels hard to control, it can take up a lot of space in your life. In therapy, we’ll start to understand what your anxiety is trying to do, notice the patterns that keep it going, and gently help your brain learn what safety can feel like again.

Depression can feel like moving through thick fog. You might notice feeling tired more often, losing interest in things you usually enjoy, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. When these feelings start to affect your day-to-day life, it can be a sign that you need more support. In therapy, we will go at your pace, make sense of what you are feeling, and gently help you reconnect with yourself, your energy, and the parts of life that feel meaningful again.

Relationship challenges can feel confusing and exhausting, especially when you keep finding yourself in the same cycles, even when you want things to be different. You might notice feeling misunderstood, walking on eggshells, or having a hard time expressing what you really need. In therapy, the focus is on noticing what is happening in your relationships, understanding where these patterns come from, and building new ways of connecting that feel healthier and more aligned with you.

Imagine your mind as a storyteller. Sometimes it tells accurate, helpful stories, like "I completed what I needed to today." Other times, it can tell distorted or harsh stories, like “I’m not good enough.” CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we learn to notice unhelpful thought patterns, question their accuracy, and shift them into more balanced, supportive ones.

Imagine your mind as a storyteller. Sometimes it tells accurate, helpful stories, like "I completed what I needed to today." Other times, it can tell distorted or overly harsh stories, like “I’m not good enough” or “Something bad is going to happen.” CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we learn to notice unhelpful thought patterns, question their accuracy, and shift them into more balanced, supportive ones.

Think of your mind like an iceberg, with some parts visible while much more exists beneath the surface. Our past experiences, especially early relationships, can shape patterns and feelings in ways we may not fully recognize. Psychodynamic therapy is a collaborative process of exploring these deeper layers. By gaining insight into unconscious patterns and emotional experiences, you can better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.

Our lives are shaped through relationships with family, friends, partners, and even ourselves. Relational therapy focuses on how these connections influence the way you feel, communicate, and experience the world. It also pays close attention to the therapeutic relationship itself, offering a safe and supportive space to explore patterns, express emotions, and try new ways of relating. This work can help foster more authentic, secure, and fulfilling relationships in your life.