Self

Many people struggle with their self worth: the belief that they are good enough and the belief that they are worthy of love and belonging.

I work with clients to identify strengths, change thought patterns, and become more self aware.  As this happens and self esteem and self acceptance increase, people are better able to make healthy changes, set boundaries, set goals, and communicate their needs and wants.

When your emotions are regulated it is easier to cope with life stressors and day to day problems.  Whether you are concerned about your own overwhelming emotions or tip toeing around someone else's, there are strategies that can help.  It can be difficult, at first, to feel your uncomfortable feelings or talk to someone about theirs.  However, the more you practice in therapy, the easier it becomes to increase or decrease those emotions outside of therapy.  Emotion regulation can look like identifying and accepting your emotions, knowing what your feelings are telling you, and giving time and space to mindfully express those emotions.

Our partner can be the most important person in our life.  However, life stresses, such as career, finances, and family may keep us from treating them that way.  I help couples reconnect, in a way that works for them, by listening to what is missing in your relationship.  We will set realistic goals to meet your relationship needs.

Some common issues are: not feeling heard by your partner or not knowing how to talk to them, arguing too much or not enough, and Intimacy problems, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Most of the time couples realize it is neither them or their partner but the ability to create an open and trusting space between themselves.