Individual
Therapy
As a therapist, I consider myself an advocate for my
clients: you can count on me to have faith in you and in
this process. The heart of this work relies on the trusting
relationship we cultivate with each other. This promotes a
rich counseling
process in which lasting life
changes may unfold.
My heart is drawn to advocate for people struggling with
these life themes:
I
support people to listen to their own voice and trust it
In therapy,
we cultivate a relationship that helps
you:
• Speak
up for yourself in the face of pressure or criticism
• Set boundaries and stick with them regardless of the
response from others
• Feel more confident & capable of making decisions
• Be yourself even when it feels risky
I
work with people to recognize, connect with, and accept
their strong emotions
Within the
safety of the counseling process you come to
realize:
• That bottling up or ignoring your emotions is what leads
to feeling stuck or unhappy
• You can withstand & even embrace strong emotions such
as fear, shame, & sadness
• That you experience a sense of relief & release as
you sit with your emotions.
• How to soothe yourself so you can be responsive instead
of reactive
I
advocate for people to stop beating up on themselves
In therapy
we hold an intention to develop loving-kindness for
ourselves so you may:
•
Learn to feel OK when you make mistakes
• Begin to recognize and let go of the need to be perfect
• Grieve the wounding that created the self-critical voice
in the first place
• Strengthen your sense of self (begin to cultivate
self-acceptance & self-compassion)
I
help people to experience the power of stillness &
awareness
In the
counseling process, as we slow down & pay close
attention with an open heart, you learn to be present to
yourself & your life moment by moment. You may find
that:
• You discover joy in ordinary moments - the freedom of
taking life as it is
• By sitting still, you can truly listen to your heart - a
sense of clarity & calm may emerge
• Your thoughts, feelings, & bodily sensations ebb
& flow - you experience resilience as you understand
that you can ride these waves without drowning
• As you bring compassionate awareness to yourself, you
deepen your capacity for change
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