Many people enter therapy when they are feeling depressed, anxious, or are dealing with the effects of trauma. They feel lonely but have no energy to socialize. They care about everything and then feel numb. They suspect old survival skills they learned to get through a painful childhood no longer help, but can’t find a way out of them. Even when they do let someone into their life, there’s that “what if” scenario playing in the back of their mind. They wish they could be more secure in relationships the way the rest of the world seems to, but they are trapped. 

 When you are suffering, having support and guidance can help you discover a new path. Healing occurs in a safe environment where you can express your pain freely and explore yourself deeply. Sometimes the work is about solving an immediate problem and sometimes the immediate problem is a portal to a larger exploration that leads to growth. 

 I work with many people who have had therapy before but didn't quite click with their previous therapist, or they are returning to therapy for a deeper work.  

Below are common themes and problems I work with in my practice.