Lets be real&
Hi, Im Raleigh! I promise to always be up front and honest with you so lets get a tough conversation out of the way& Therapy is hard work. You probably found your way here because you feel stuck, alone, confused or afraid and if youve seen commercials or pop psychology selling you the latest quick path to eternal happiness then you might start to wonder if you are the problem& I hate to break the illusion but those easy solutions do not exist. Even the most talented therapist cant help you to insight without time and the most important part of the puzzle: Your inner world and commitment to trying something new. Life is an ebb and flow of good times and tough times. Can we maximize your happiness? Absolutely But can we become so enlightened that we never have to experience hardship, suffering, loneliness, heartbreak or grief ever again?
Unfortunately not&
Thats the bad news but lets get to the good news: We can learn to ride the ebbs and flows of life and just as happiness can teach us depths of feelings that we never knew existed, pain can also be a teacher if we can find the bravery to face it head on. Thats where I come in! I cant promise it will be easy but I can promise that you wont have to do it alone. If you can find it in yourself to do the work then I will be with you every step of the way with my knowledge, expertise, curiosity, understanding and toolkit of evidence-based and holistic therapeutic techniques. Together we can work to create the individualized therapy to empower you to build the authentic and fulfilling life that YOU want& It all sounds a little bittersweet doesnt it?
Well the only way out is through but the juice is worth the squeeze, I promise.
Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyAutism SpectrumBreakupCommunication ProblemsDepressionEmotional IntelligenceGrief, Loss, and Bereavement
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Emotion Focused TherapyExistential PsychotherapyGottman MethodHumanistic Psychology (humanism)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Motivational Interviewing NeuropsychologyNonviolent Communication (NVC)