Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Are you hurting deep inside? Do you know you need help but are too scared and anxious? I understand how difficult it is to take that courageous step to seek help and share your most vulnerable parts to a stranger. I will help you by being a calming presence where you feel soothed and experience renewed hope. I will help you heal from your loss(es); move through difficult emotions of painful memories to discovering inner peace; repair ruptured trust; develop loving intimate relationships; replace blame wth self acceptance; and communicate authentically whereby you are seen and understood by others.

I am committed to facilitating personal transformations in my clients' lives - finding meaning and purpose that are basic to a person's well-being and wholeness. My own background and personal experience allows me to form a trusting rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds of all types working with individuals, couples and families to help them face and overcome the challenges life brings to them. In our work together, you will experience compassionate support and guidance whereby you will discover that each day affords a fresh start. We will shine a light together where there is darkness for clarity and meaning as you connect with the depth of your own unique subjective experiences about life, as well as, develop a deeper understanding of yourself and others.I will encourage you towards increased intimacy, engagement and mastery in your life so that the best of you shines through.You may be struggling with any of the following challenges. Together, we'll get to the bottom of what's holding you back. Did your RELATIONSHIP with a significant other, friend, or co-worker get off track and you need help repairing it or moving on? Learn how to communicate in a way that leads to greater intimacy and respect - instead of misunderstanding and conflict. Are you in TRANSITION? Has a CHANGE in your career, relationship, family, health, or otherwise caused you to feel fearful and anxious about your future? I can help you move through the anger, anxiety, and self-doubt and get you to a place where you feel optimistic about the future again. Do you need help working through the BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF you're experiencing over the loss of a loved one? Through our work together, you'll feel like yourself again and will be able to enjoy fond memories after relieving your painful feelings of loss, regret, or remorse. Is DEPRESSION draining your energy, hope, and drive and preventing you from doing what you need to do to feel better? Get the professional help you need to overcome debilitating fatigue and hopelessness and find the inner strength to start making positive choices for your recovery. Is ANXIETY making it difficult to concentrate and interfering with the quality of your everyday life? I'll teach you some very simple coping strategies to relieve your anxiety - so you can get back to focusing on what you really care about. Have TRAUMA(S) left you unable to feel safe or trust others? If you're feeling terrified and detached as the result of a traumatic experience, I can help you leave painful memories in the past and restore your ability to live in and enjoy the moment. Do you want more from your life, but are unsure about exactly what you want and how to get it? Through CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOANALYSIS you'll discover your deepest desires, and finally experience the personal growth you've been yearning for. Do you use drugs or alcohol to numb out your feelings? Most people who try to kick a drug or alcohol ADDICTION need professional assistance or a treatment program to do so. Let me help you get and stay clean. Every JOURNEY starts with one small step. To seek help is probably the most courageous and difficult step you will have ever taken. However you're hurting, I offer a safe, confidential, and responsive space to work through your challenges and relieve your suffering. Healing is within reach. I can help you restore hope and assist you through your journey of healing. Let me help you create a life where you feel content and at peace with yourself and with other people in your life. Through our work together you'll grow into the person you want to be and create positive, lasting changes in your life.
Please call me at (310) 544-1728 or e-mail me at DrTatianaHarvey@aol.com .