Individual Therapy

I’ve been thinking about “it” for a long time.

I haven’t gone yet. I question if I need it, but my friends tell me that they can see that I’ve been struggling and that they’re worried.

But my other friends also tell me it’s a waste of time and money – that I should just “get over x, y, and z” because everyone has problems and sometimes life sucks.

I feel okay some days… although I fake “okay” a lot, if I’m honest. The truth is that I’ve lost my way, my self, and my joy.

I don’t think about suicide… not often, anyway.

Maybe I should try therapy before it’s too late.

It’s true that I drink too much…

… and that I smoke more than I want…

… and that I stay home to avoid situations.

My pervasive anxiety prevents me from going out, meeting new people, and taking advantage of many opportunities. Is that why I’m so depressed? Or is my hopelessness making me anxious? It’s all very confusing.

What I do know is that I’m shutting down… and that I’m lonely… even when I am not alone.

It’s no wonder you’re shutting down…

That’s what happens when you’re hopeless…

When you’re consumed with anxiety…

When you’re plagued by fear, grief, shame, and guilt…

Or when you’ve been the victim of abuse, neglect, illness, or bullying.

And before long, the exhaustion from it all leads to despair.

You can no longer do this alone.

That’s where I come in.

I know you probably have reservations about starting therapy, but all you need to do is show up.

I know that can be a challenge. Accepting help from a stranger may not make sense to you…

But I’m an experienced professional, and getting help from an experienced professional does make sense.

And I’m no stranger to despair.

I am a human… just like you.

I resisted help for a long time, feeling that “it” (therapy) meant something was wrong with me – that I was inferior, weak, or ill. I could not have been more wrong. In fact, my resistance was FEEDING my trauma.

I had very good reasons to be anxious. When I was a young woman, I got stuck on a bus in a foreign country because of torrential rainfall. The roads were closed for days. I felt trapped… because I WAS trapped.

For years, I stayed trapped in my fear. Even when I was “safe” at home, with family, and among friends, I never overcame it.

I could never feel free… until I saw an experienced therapist.

Freedom is the goal, and therapy can take you there.

Individual therapy is an awe-inspiring journey of liberation, taking you toward contentment and confidence.

It’s a sip of fresh-squeezed lemonade on a hot day.

It’s the comfort of a warm blanket on a cold night.

It’s the loyalty of your animals.

It’s the wisdom of your ancestors.

It’s the splendor of fireworks.

If you are willing to be completely honest, dig deep, stand in the fire, and embrace all of yourself (the good, the bad, and the beautiful), I am absolutely sure that you will feel so much better in time.

Finding the right therapist is critical to healing.

You need someone you can trust and be completely honest with – someone with whom you’re comfortable sharing the most difficult subjects, dark feelings, horrible memories, and deep secrets.

You will not tell me anything that will weaken my commitment to helping you thrive. I want you to know this for yourself, though. Please check out my About page and ask yourself, “Can I tell her my story?”

When you decide to start working together, we’ll begin your journey by digging into the root causes of what’s been bothering you. We’ll also explore your day-to-day relationships and routines. I’ll ask you many questions about your life and listen to your pain and problems.

There are no wrong answers, and there might be questions you can’t answer or aren’t ready to, which is okay. It’s my job to help you fill in the blanks and guide you to feeling well.

You are welcome here!

If you’ve been denying or avoiding the problem, neglecting yourself, or repeating the same patterns, you know how dangerously unsatisfying life can be.

You don’t have to go on this way. You’ve found a refuge from the despair.

Recognizing that you need help is a sign of strength, and it’s not selfish or luxurious to do what’s right for you and those closest to you.

We might have to go through some roadblocks, ditches, or valleys along the way, but you’re going to heal.

All you have to do is reach out. Call today for your free consultation: (843) 779-6514.