Healing Relational Wounds
unfelt feelings don’t just go away
Unhealed childhood experiences can have a long lasting impact on how we feel about ourselves, how we relate to others, and our ability to feel safe in the world. When our mind/body can’t process what we are experiencing, our whole being protects us by trying to store away the thoughts, memories and emotions associated with these experiences. We go into emotional fight, flight, or freeze. The problem becomes when we get stuck there and continue to operate from a place of survival. Through trauma-informed care I will support you in working through and integrating these experiences to begin living rather than just surviving.
Navigating change
When moving forward makes you feel stuck
Making big life decisions or adapting to a recent change can often unearth intense feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and fear aka “imposter syndrome.” Underlying these feelings can be a chronic struggle with a sense of self-worth. In therapy, we can be curious about why your mind goes there and create meaningful shifts in the ways in which you relate to yourself and others.
Cultivating Connection
Partnership, parenting, community
A life filled with meaningful connection to ourselves and to the people we care about is not always easy. Perhaps you are pushing people away and isolating yourself even though your deepest desire is to be close. As a parent, you adore your children but find yourself feeling drained and depressed from the relentless work and day-to day-chaos. Relationships are the cornerstone of our emotional lives. In our work together we will explore the barriers to having the kind of relationships you want, gain insight into the dynamics that feel fraught, and find ways to cultivate meaningful, joyful connections that nurture you and those you love.