I believe it is critical to acknowledge that overwhelming stress, burnout, and general distress are endemic.
Our families and society are not organized around healthy patterns, and in the United States, we have a culture that rewards performance and materialism above all. It follows then, that all of us, at some point, eventually find ourselves at a crossroad — a divorce, a chronic illness, a major loss — or any event that compels us to change.
With a philosophy that our past and things we aren't aware of influence our choices, my goal is to work with you to understand and uncover any previous hurt, disappointments, or fears that may be holding you back. Sometimes, these are obvious events or unresolved issues, such as in the case of any kind of abuse. However, past hurt from chronic invalidation, absent but not abusive caregivers, teasing in childhood, or just an enduring pain or feeling of never fitting in can as damaging.
Therapy, like medicine, should ultimately reduce any symptoms of distress and increase your quality of life. Our work will utilize evidence-based or science-backed approaches that have met rigorous testing and are proven to deliver results.
