Therapy for Adults

Does life have you feeling turned around, unsure of what direction to head next?  Maybe the path in front of you used to seem so clear, and now that path looks overgrown and uncertain.  You might feel confused, worried, fearful, lonely, sad, or like your world has suddenly turned upside down.  Maybe you're also noticing negative impacts on your physical health and your relationships with others.

The above quote by the Spanish poet, Antonio Machado, is one of my favorites.  I’d like to suggest that maybe the concept of wandering isn’t all bad, and maybe wandering doesn't necessarily mean you're lost.  Perhaps wandering is simply a way to help you reorient yourself in life.  Individual therapy can help with this process.  

I support adults (of all genders, especially women) as they go through many situations, including:

• Life adjustments and transitions (such as graduation from high school and transition to adulthood, moving, immigration, career changes, break-ups)

• Death grief (loved ones, pets)

• Non-death grief and loss (loss of friendships/significant relationships, loss of opportunities, loss of health, grief associated with singleness not by choice)

• Symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, stress, burnout

• Processing traumatic or difficult life events

• Concerns about possible overuse or misuse of alcohol, marijuana, or other substances 

• Improving communication and boundaries with others

• Processing difficult emotions and increasing self-acceptance

We'll work together to identify the strengths you already have, and consider the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of your health as we help you identify goals.  We'll help you clarify your values (what really matters to you in life) and identify how you can build and strengthen the supportive forces in your life (like family, friends, pets or spiritual beliefs, depending what is important to you).  

My role is to provide a supportive space as you explore challenging emotions, ask tough questions, and practice new skills.  As a team, we'll determine what therapy techniques will best assist you as you create the road that leads where you want to go.