Therapy for you
“We already have everything we need. There is no need for self-improvement. All these trips that we lay on ourselves—the heavy-duty fearing that we’re bad and hoping that we’re good, the identities that we so dearly cling to, the rage, the jealousy and the addictions of all kinds—never touch our basic wealth. They are like clouds that temporarily block the sun. But all the time our warmth and brilliance are right here.”
I work with highly sensitive people (HSPs)
I help highly sensitive adults navigate our complex world with less overwhelm. My clients often struggle with feeling ungrounded. Despite being highly empathetic and wise, they might continue to feel unseen by others and swallowed whole by their emotions.
In our sessions we work on reconnecting you with yourself. We pay close attention to your body, brain, heart, and environment and tune into what needs to be heard. We explore with curiosity what parts of you might need more space. Sometimes we talk about the abstract and existential things that are on your mind. Other times we will practice concrete ways to care for your overloaded nervous system.
Because you are unique, there is no one size fits all therapy or theory that will meet all of your needs. We will use multiple tools to facilitate healing. This might include meditation/mindfulness, Internal Family Systems theory, or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing or EMDR-a type of trauma therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to process overwhelming experiences.
My clients come to see me for many different concerns- biiiig emotions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns. If you don’t really know what you need at first, that’s okay. Our first goal is to get you the space to figure that out. We’ll use a holistic approach to explore together.
If you’re queer
You deserve a therapist that acknowledges and celebrates that. And yes, regardless of who you are in relationship with—you are queer as hell. And it’s beautiful. And if you are questioning what your gender identity and/or sexual orientation is, it might be scary. But I’ll be right there alongside you as you figure it out, no matter how long that may take.
So…we might be a good fit if:
· You feel like you are drowning in emotions with no idea what to do with them
· You are super queer
· You feel like you’re somewhere under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella but don’t feel queer enough?
· You’re sick of making decisions that please others or avoid conflict, but leave you stuck
· You feel disconnected from yourself and/or your needs
· You are tired of navigating this scary, oppressive world without support
· You are finding that past trauma makes it hard to cope with everyday life
You’ve got everything you need
And I’m here to help you sort through what that actually looks like. It’s okay to want a good life where you are at the center. You are allowed to express your needs and have them met. I would be honored to be a part of you finding that voice.
What happens next
You can reach out to me for a free 20-minute consultation where we decide if we are a good fit. If so, we will meet for your initial session (in person or via zoom) to get a better sense of what your specific needs are and how I can help. What we discuss in therapy is 100% confidential. You may feel understandably vulnerable at first, and we will go at your pace to get to know one another.
Research shows that therapist-client fit is the strongest indicator of desired outcomes in therapy. Given this, I will pay close attention to if we are jiving with one another and encourage client feedback. You deserve the very best, and if I’m not the right person for you that’s okay!
More details
Because knowing the specifics sometimes makes things feel less scary! Our sessions will be 50 minutes long. I require weekly sessions at first, so we can get to know one another. You’ll fill out some paperwork digitally ahead of time so that I’ll have some basic information to get us started and will have your preferred payment method on file. We will decide from there on the frequency of our meetings and treatment goals.
PS. The idea that your life could actually be different can be scary to contemplate.
When you consider reaching out to me, you might freeze up and feel overwhelmed. A small part of you might think:
Better to not do anything, than risk it not working out.
I get it.
Take some breaths; notice the fear, the excitement, the stuckness. Let your mind do what it does best, and invite your heart to weigh in too.
I’ll be here when you’re ready.