Stacy Drazin (she/her)

I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem and body image issues, or dealing with life transition stressors. I help clients figure out where they want to go by sharing my observations, providing questions for us to explore together, examining feelings and thoughts, and connecting past and present experiences. I will work with clients to set realistic goals, challenge and/or let go of negative thoughts and worries, recognize that emotions and thoughts are transient and not as powerful as we give them credit for, and talk through how they have gotten to this point, and how they can alter things moving forward. At the core of my practice is a deep sense of respect and trust. I want you to know that I am there to walk beside you, not in front of you. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and you have the strength and courage to do the hard work. My goal is for you to realize your full potential, whatever that means to you.

Things haven’t always been smooth sailing for me. I am human, after all. I’ve worked with my fair share of therapists throughout my life, and I can say that some of them were beyond life-changing and others were “meh.” The ones who helped the most were the ones who taught me how to get out of my own way. I consider myself a recovering perfectionist, and that perfectionism has certainly taken its toll over the years. I would push myself too hard in every arena of my life and find myself struggling with anything I considered a "failure." In order to avoid that gut-wrenching feeling, I would make my world smaller. I would avoid situations where I stood the chance of not being "perfect," and I found myself missing out on a lot of opportunities. With the help of others, I learned a new way of viewing what it meant to be perfect. By allowing myself to be human and celebrate my flaws, I was able to experience a much larger and more vivid world. I'd like to help you reach that place, too.