My Approach to Helping
You're doing your best, but it can sometimes feel like your efforts are never quite enough. You often prioritize others over yourself, even if it means neglecting your own well-being. Your commitment to bringing happiness to others may be leading to anxiety as you grapple with feelings of betrayal and confusion. It seems like you've lost sight of your own needs. I've been there, and I can relate to what you're going through. I believe you deserve to have a voice, and that together we can untangle the chaos you're feeling as we work towards finding clarity.
Emotional abuse can be hard to recognize, and it might make you feel like your experiences aren't valid. It can happen in different relationships, like with partners, family, friends, or in high control groups like religion. Because you're sensitive and empathetic, you try to understand what's happening, but the more questions you ask, the more you're made to feel like it's your fault or that you're too sensitive. You're here because you know something isn't right, and you want things to change.
As a therapist, I focus on your strengths and affirm all parts of who you are. You're the expert on yourself, and we'll work together as partners. Being Lebanese-American and from an immigrant family, I understand cultural nuances. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds, including those of different cultures, first-generation individuals, and those with various sexual orientations and gender identities. I'm committed to creating a body-positive environment for all clients.