Natasha Knoff

Codependency is the experience of a deeply imbalanced relationship in which one or both parties is almost "too" responsive to the feelings, thoughts, and needs of their friend, spouse, partner, child, etc. Patterns that support this extreme closeness can be hard to detect, and even more difficult to separate from without targeted support from professionals/others outside of the relationship.

Burnout is often misunderstood as simply feeling very "stressed out". Burnout is the experience of prolonged stress that does not resolve & instead loops almost endlessly. To resolve burnout effectively, I help clients resolve stress biologically through specific methods. As well as connecting with the emotional experience of burnout-recovery.

Codependency is the experience of a deeply imbalanced relationship in which one or both parties is almost "too" responsive to the feelings, thoughts, and needs of their friend, spouse, partner, child, etc. Patterns that support this extreme closeness can be hard to detect, and even more difficult to separate from without targeted support from professionals/others outside of the relationship. Change is possible & a healthy relationship waits on the other side of the process!

Codependency is the experience of a deeply imbalanced relationship in which one or both parties is almost "too" responsive to the feelings, thoughts, and needs of their friend, spouse, partner, child, etc. Patterns that support this extreme closeness can be hard to detect, and even more difficult to separate from without targeted support from professionals/others outside of the relationship. Change is possible & a healthy relationship waits on the other side of the process.

Despite the common understanding that depression is a low mood, sadness, and decreased motivation - it can be incredibly emotionally painful for those who suffer from this serious problem. Depression has also been stigmatized (although it's getting better). This can make it hard for people to seek help for fear of being misunderstood or shamed. I help clients accept their depression with compassion, and move forward with confidence in resolving their symptoms.

Existential concerns are more common than people might assume. Nearly everyone has considered the 'meaning of life' with curiosity and sometimes anguish. I regularly work with clients on existential concerns, or even a 'crisis' with compassion, curiosity, and genuine care. Interventions for existential therapy vary from emotional and thoughtful to experiential.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), I am trained in understanding a person in the context of their family of origin. Everyone learns important emotional and relational lessons in their first family system. We all take what we're given (or not given) in early life into our adult relationships, work contexts, and friendships. I help clients sort through their "baggage" and understand, "How did I get here?" From that place, my clients move forward in creating a satisfying life.

Internal Family Systems or IFS is a model of therapy created by Dr. Richard Schwartz. This model is deeply powerful and transformative. It is based off the reality that the human mind (or the human experience of consciousness) is multiple - meaning that we all have different parts. These parts contain our most valuable qualities, our hang-ups, our fears, our dreams, and our personality quirks. The Self leads these parts in harmony, if well aligned. I love using IFS with any client.