What's My Approach to Therapy?
I help people transform the parts of themselves that keep them from feeling calm, tranquil, peaceful, patient, accepting, forgiving, clear, kind, compassionate, self-compassionate, loving, joyful, playful, excited for life, confident, trusting, connected, hopeful, optimistic, purposeful, grateful, creative and free to be their authentic self.
None of us was born with the things we struggle with. Although it takes time to change and it can be difficult emotional work at times, I can tell you from personal experience that it feels absolutely wonderful to release the burdens we carry and return to feeling hopeful, optimistic, confident, loving, happy, joyful, playful, calm and appreciative of the good things in life.
Regardless of what you have been through or how difficult things are in this moment, it is possible, with sufficient time, energy, and intention, to change, heal, and feel better.
Despite the external circumstances we face and all the suffering that circulates among humans, it is possible to find peace within. Deep within all of us is a place that already holds everything we have been seeking, which is simply to feel good. It’s a place inside, whether you have experienced it or not, that has the capacity for peace, calm, clarity, confidence, courage, compassion, connection, trust, and joy, among many other beautiful qualities. The intention of my work is to help people reconnect with and reunite with these qualities.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Here are some of the most common human challenges I help people with.
Pretending Cloaking One?s True Self Wearing ?Masks?
Anxiety Stress Worry Learning to Self-Soothe
Seeking Attention Approval Status External Validation
Trying Too Hard Striving Overachievement
People Pleasing Caretaking Rescuing
Self-Criticism Perfectionism
Self-Doubt Feeling Not Good Enough, Flawed, or Worthless Impostor Syndrome
Procrastination
Depression Hopelessness
Victim Mentality or Learned Helplessness
Struggling Against the World or Finding Peace Within
Controlling or Letting Go
Grief, Loss, and Suffering
Childhood Abandonment and Neglect
Spiritual Growth
Transcendent Experiences
Defensiveness
Irritability Anger
Resentment Blame Criticism of Others
Soothing or Numbing Pain, Feelings, and Stress Through Distractions and Compulsive Behaviors
Emotional Withdrawal Detachment