Individual Therapy

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”

-Rumi

Are you in need of a safe space to heal?

• Have you experienced a recent traumatic event and needing help to process what happened?

• Do you struggle with anxiety and/or depression and crave extra support?

• Having trouble at work and needing some guidance?

• Feeling tired, overwhelmed, lost in general and unsure where to go from here?

As people, we struggle with a variety of issues living in the society we do. Many of us juggle work, parenting, being a good partner, living independently, taking care of a home, self-care, tending to important relationships, and have trouble balancing all the roles. On top of that, many of us have experienced trauma on a relational level either in childhood and/or as adults and carry a lot of unprocessed pain, not to mention whatever intergenerational trauma may still be lingering there (See trauma therapy for more on this).

When we reach our breaking point, we often need support, but are so used to surviving on our own that it can feel hard to receive. When we go through a major life transition, we often don’t feel we have the space to stop and recalibrate to make the next best decision, often because there’s already so much on our plates. Overwhelm takes the wheel and we go into a full on stress response. You may feel frozen in time and unable to move forward. You may be at a point where you wonder what your purpose truly is or if this is the life you want to lead anymore. The simplest tasks may be feeling close to impossible due to fatigue. 

Realizing that you are at a point where you need more support navigating the rest of your journey is the first step to improving it. The challenges that have presented themselves are there for you to see something deeper about both yourself and your relationships. It can be a sign that it is time for change. It is a sign you are on the brink of healing and evolution.

Being human can be hard, and amazing.

Every person at one point or another reaches a place where they are ready for a major shift. Though this can feel daunting, it is a natural part of our growth from innocent child to wise adult and this does not always appear linear. You may be at a point in life where you are unsure if you are where you should be along your path.

Common problems that arise during these rites of passage include:

• Depression or feelings of lostness

• Chronic pain

• Intense mood swings

• Shutting down or acting out/rage

• Anxiety and overwhelm (See anxiety therapy for more on this)

• Problems with substance use and other maladaptive coping strategies

• Comparing oneself to others

• Insomnia

• More…

Individual therapy can be the gateway to healing.

Getting help from a compassionate and competent therapist can support you in your journey toward becoming the empowered and confident person you want to be, both within yourself and in your relationships. In individual therapy, you will be provided with an intentional, safe space to talk about whatever issues are arising, address the needs that are going unseen or unmet, process feelings that are causing you pain, and begin to find the insights needed to rebuild yourself so you can feel more secure and on your path.

In individual therapy we will:

• Identify ongoing patterns and behaviors that are no longer serving you

• Address the major issues, including: unmet needs, emotions present that want to be processed, old and new traumas, relationships, situations, and and patterns of behavior no longer serving you, etc.

• Find and develop your “no” and your “yes”

• Develop tools, resources, and strategies for living a life in alignment with your most authentic and empowered self

Being a person in the world provides us with the opportunity for spiritual awakening and bliss, while at the same time showing us the vulnerable or hardened parts of ourselves that are still deeply wounded - all in order to come to a place of strength and wholeness. Our true nature can become hindered through experiences of oppression, trauma, mistreatment, insecurity, or overdoing, to name a few. These experiences can affect not only how we feel emotionally and in our bodies, but can also impact how we relate with other women, men, children, co-workers, and the like. In individual therapy, I use a mix of psycho-somatic therapy and EFT (Emotionally focused therapy) to inform the work. By understanding the deep messages of the body alongside emotions arising, we come to know more of what we truly want and need so we are more in tune with ourselves moving forward and equipped to respond to ourselves and situations in a more authentic and aligned way. I also utilize Hakomi immersion therapy, guided imagery, attachment theory, parts work, and mindfulness and meditation to supplement the work we do.

Common questions that arise when considering indiviudal therapy:

“Will individual therapy be triggering?”

Therapy can inevitably bring things to the surface that were once dormant or hidden. It can unearth old wounds and make them more visible to you. In this sense, it can heighten your awareness of issues that have always been there and cause some stress. However, a good therapist will ideally help you to be with challenges in a way that is tolerable, and furthermore help you figure out what is needed in order to support yourself in moments when they inevitably arise again. In practicing this together in therapy, you will then be able to take this practice with you outside the session. During these intimate moments, we are able to more clearly see how to best support ourselves and to do so with ease moving forward.

“I’m fearful of doing the deeper work”

I offer a free initial phone consultation to ensure we will be a good fit before starting therapy. During this call, I can answer any questions or concerns that may be arising as well as offer a glimpse into the work we will be doing together. It is my goal to create an environment where each woman feels safe, seen, and heard. My hope is that you will be able to feel that from the very beginning of treatment and throughout each session together. It is also my wish that any resistance that shows up in therapy can be respected, spoken to, and explored. 

“I’m worried the therapy won’t work…”

Healing isn’t linear. Sometimes the experience of therapy can feel like two steps forward, one step back. In individual therapy, my aim is not to give you the answers, but instead to create a space and offer guidance so that you can find your own. In this way, the healing is deeper and more effective. At any given time, I am open to feedback on how the process is feeling and to make adjustments necessary for you to feel like you are getting what you really crave from the work we do and that progress is truly being made.