Individual Counseling
Seeking counseling can be a daunting task, particularly because often, by the time you look for a therapist, things already feel pretty rough. Therapy can help you cope with grief, anxiety and emotional overwhelm in more effective ways, and start to feel more capable and grounded.
“Am I living in a way which is deeply satisfying to me, and which truly expresses me?”
Stressful times often cause us to reevaluate the important things in our lives, and therapy can support you in making decisions based on your closest held values. Counseling sessions provide an affirming, supportive space for you to explore these issues, reconnect with your inner direction, and challenge unhealthy behaviors or thoughts that are holding you back. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and yet we each come to a point where having a second perspective and supportive guidance can mean the difference between continuing to struggle and making meaningful, positive change.
Schedule a free 20 minute phone call to talk with me about what your struggle looks like, and how we can get you feeling better soon!
Are you dealing with
Relationship issues
Anxiety, stress or worry
Feelings of low self-esteem
Depression or feeling alone
Family or parenting stress
Job loss or career changes
Sexuality, identity and marginalization
Grief and loss
Recovering from a breakup or divorce
Body image or food issues
The effects of past trauma
Feeling stuck or lack of motivation
Burnout or resilience fatigue
Hopelessness or difficulty coping
If you relate to any (or many) of the above, you do not have to figure it out alone. I would love to talk with you, hear what you are wrestling with, and see how I can help. Visit the contact page to set up your first counseling appointment.
Therapeutic Approach
My approach to counseling is highly relational, and is grounded primarily in Emotion-Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) encourages exploring and experiencing your emotions in the therapy room in order to help you connect with, and articulate, your deeper needs. EFT has been shown to effectively help treat depression, anxiety, and relationship distress, among others things. Attachment Theory emphasizes the impact of our early relationships on our development, and the importance of having secure emotional bonds with others as adults. My work uses the therapeutic relationship as a starting point for exploring how satisfied you are with your relationship with yourself and others, and making intentional choices based on your values, rather than defaulting to patterns that you learned earlier in life.