"These PAINS you feel are MESSENGERS.
LISTEN to them. "
-Rumi
Teens
I'm so stressed about...
Why am I so Insecure/anxious?
What's wrong with me? I hate my body/myself/my life...
This wouldn't have happened if I hadn't...
No one gets me... I am so lonely...
My parents just don't understand….
What will they think? I wish I was more like...
You can have a confidential space to discuss the above. Plus... Caregivers who feel: "I don't know how to talk to my kid anymore." can still be encouraged that I have your child's safety, wellbeing, and making good choices as my highest priority.
Parents / Families
How do I help my child through…
I don’t want to pass this on to my child…
I want to nip this in the bud now so that…
I think I failed my child…
I want to make sure… doesn’t affect my child/ my family…
I love them so much but they drive me crazy!
I wish my family were more connected...
Our family experienced something awful…
We love them the most, but they can drive us the most crazy! They can bring the most laughter and joy and can cause the most hurt.
As a therapist, I can be an external set of eyes and ears to better understand what is going on and advise you on strategies to improve struggles in your family life, especially communication. There will usually be homework for the families to do after sessions.
Adults
I wish I could stand up for myself/ say...
I'm always anxious/insecure... I never feel good enough...
Will that trauma always hold me back? Will I ever heal?
How do I move forward after...
I’m angry all the time…
I can't stop... why can't I get It together?
Are you there, God? It’s me…
The older we get, we see and experience more pain. I provide my clients a safe haven of peace and restoration to heal past wounds, to learn better coping, and to gain confidence and find your voice. Therapy is your time to take care of you.
Couples
How do I feel so alone… so heartbroken?
I just don't know If we can get over...
Will we move forward towards more commitment?
We fight all the time… How did we get here?
This is the last time I’m going to put up with…
All you need Is love right?
That... and commitment, compatibility, positive communication, patience & humor, passion, forgiveness... just to name a few. Let's rebuild your connection and your skills toward healthier Interactions.
I offer premarital counseling to discuss common issues that often come up in marriage, so that you can be more prepared for this next major step of commitment.
Lastly, when there are no other options, I help you create a successful path of separating with as little destruction as possible for yourselves (and your children).