You might benefit from individual therapy if..
The tools that have served you in life now seem to be causing more harm than good.
When there are problems in relationships, you either shut down and rely on yourself, or you want to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
You don’t always feel like you are being your true self.
You can be hard on yourself and/or others.
You want to learn better ways of coping.
You sense there are some unprocessed parts of your story.
Attachment
We can explore how your history could be impacting your present, as well as the strategies you use to navigate relationships.
Anxiety
We can explore the context and underlying factors driving your anxiety, as well as coping strategies and practices for self regulation.
Grief
Whether you’re navigating a breakup, the end of a marriage, or a sudden loss, we can make sense of what you’re experiencing, create a safe space to process, and take gradual steps forward.
Identity
If you are shedding an identity, awakening to parts of yourself, or feel like you don’t even know who you are, we can unpack your story and change the way you see yourself.
Conflict
We can track the dynamics beneath surface level conflict as well as ways to navigate difficult situations from a place of calm, wisdom, and self advocacy.
Trauma
As a trauma-informed therapist, we can work towards building a relationship between you and the vulnerable parts of you while helping your body find present safety, power, and autonomy.
The relationship you have with yourself defines every other relationship you have.
FAQ
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We all have pain points in our stories, and unhealed pain often finds a way of leaking out into our everyday lives. It’s an act of kindness to ourselves and to others to explore how we can grow and heal. There are no definitive measures for needing therapy, especially since everyone’s goals are different.
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A first session can be intimidating, whether it’s your first time in therapy or not. The first few sessions have more to do with getting to know each other and understanding where you are and how you got here. There aren’t any expectations of you to lead the session or know what to say etc.
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It’s standard to meet on a weekly basis, but we can find a frequency that fits your budget, schedule, and goals for therapy.
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You get to choose that timeline. We’ll check in regarding the progress of your goals, but you get to decide how often you want to meet and when you feel ready to end. Effective therapy can both be brief or lifelong. This process is unique to you.