Areas of Focus
People arrive here for different reasons. Some are in the middle of a major life transition while others have been holding onto threads of tension for a long time. My work tends towards these main themes.
Life Transitions
Big changes are unfolding. Some are within your control and some are not. You’re not sure what to make of the next era of your life.
You want to rediscover your potential and explore what brings you happiness. Perhaps you are thinking about making a major life change and need somewhere to explore the possibilities. These times in life can be fraught with stress, anxiety, and indecision but it’s okay to not know how to move forward yet.
Low Self Esteem
Loneliness, isolation, and depression seem to linger and you aren’t sure where to safely talk about it all. You are trying so hard to keep everything together and you want to feel understood. You feel disconnected from yourself and others and may be struggling with numbing activities which end up leaving you more lifeless and longing. You need a space to not have to hold it all together or have all the answers. You want to enjoy your life more, connect with others, and feel safe in relationships.
Complex Trauma
You want to make sense of things because relationships feel so difficult to navigate. You feel dissociated or distant much of the time and feel different than other people in a way you just can’t put your finger on. Hyper vigilance is constant and you spend much of your time replaying conversations to better understand what happened. You’d like to feel more settled in your body but don’t know where to start.
Couples Work -
Communication and Intimacy
You and your partner are struggling. Despite your best efforts neither one of you is feeling understood and the same fighting patterns repeat and repeat. You need someone to softly intervene and slow down the process so you can both feel heard. You and your partner want to learn how to communicate better and become more aware of blindspots that cause gridlock.
Sexuality
You want to talk about all aspects of your life and not hide parts of yourself for fear you’ll be judged. Sexuality is often a secretive experience but you need a place to talk openly about it and ask questions. You may be interested in exploring non-traditional relationship styles but need help navigating this new territory. Or you may have felt like you’ve been people pleasing and want to better understand your own preferences.
Perfectionism & Anxiety
Your greatest strength is also your greatest weakness. Your attention to detail and high standards are what you are known for yet this unattainable level of perfection keeps you in an unending state of stress and overwhelm. You are scared to make a change for fear everything will fall apart. But you’re exhausted and need reprieve from the constant anxiety.