Individual Therapy

Life was on the up and up… until it wasn’t.

What is going on?

Day-to-day interactions are difficult to engage in. Conversations scare you because you fear disappointing others. Some areas of your life are incredible, and others suck.

The freaking self-help books and social media self-help posts just aren’t working.

Maybe you should talk to someone?

You are taking a stand. You are over the self-sabotage, circular thoughts, cutting, gaming, and hours lost in comparison to others (who probably also fake it to make it). You know you need help.

The façade is not your friend. You don’t get why no one understands that you are miserable. You want to remove the mask. *cue business*.

Help is on the way.

Something feels… “off.”

Inadequacy…

You’ve done all you could, but it isn’t good enough. These feelings plague your emotions, but sometimes they have nothing to do with your actual performance. It’s like you’re a hamster on a wheel. You try to figure out where the feelings come from, but it’s a struggle.

Self-doubt…

You get all the praise and compliments, but from time to time, you still doubt. Whether starting a new job, taking a test, or playing a sport, your doubt occupies your mind and hinders you from being the best version of yourself. You need consistent reassurance to move forward and make choices, which is exhausting!

Anger…

You go from 0-100 real quick. Anger impacts your ability to interpret and react to situations. Anger is a natural and automatic response to pain, threats, frustration, and more. You’ve normalized anger, but it isn’t true to you. Are friends telling you that you’re being mean, but you disagree? Odds are, this is true for you.

Anxiety…

Experiencing racing thoughts, heart palpitations, sweaty palms, sleep deprivation, uncontrollable breathing, and much more? Thought so. You feel tense, nervous, or unable to relax. You have a sense of dread and fear of the worst possible situations. It’s so persistent that you believe other people notice your anxiety. Do they?!

Sadness…

Maybe you’re so sad that you can’t get out of bed. Have you gone through a tissue box and genuinely don’t know why you’re crying? You may also experience feelings of anger, stress, guilt, grief, anxiety, or hopelessness at the same time. Sadness generally isn’t experienced in isolation.

Overwhelm…

Everything was fine until it wasn’t. It all just feels like too much. Now your “normal” consists of anger outbursts, anxiety, and sadness. You’ve begun to notice mental slowness, forgetfulness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating or thinking logically. Too many demands run through your mind – you don’t know what to do with all the responsibility.

Numbness…

People tell you that you’re like talking to a wall. They tell you emotional things, and it doesn’t even phase you. You’ve lost your ability to be empathetic. You feel empty inside, unmoved by experiences, and emotionally flat day in and day out. Are you detached or unwilling? Your inability to connect is a pain point for you, but you don’t know how to fix it.

Headaches…

The pressure is building. You start to get that throbbing, constant, sharp pain. You drink water and take Tylenol, but it persists. The pain continues to pound through your head. At times, it impacts your ability to think. People’s tone of voice, lights, and TV make it worse. How do you get it to stop?! You’ve decided you have had enough.

Losing sleep…

It’s getting worse with each day that passes. You toss and turn at night. You can’t figure out why you’re gaining weight or getting sick more often than usual. During the day, you’re so drowsy that you can barely concentrate when you drive, work, or communicate. You’ve noticed you think slower and your mood constantly changing. Can you stop it before it gets worse?

Comparisons…

In the era of reliance on social media, the comparison game is easy to play. Your parents compare you to your siblings, but you’ve found yourself comparing yourself to your friends and coworkers. You start questioning yourself, “Do I need a better job, more money, a more attractive partner, botox, or a new house? Does the rabbit hole ever end?! Why am I not happy with where I am?”

Codependency…

You stay quiet so that others are comfortable. You won’t say what is on your mind because you fear you will upset people or they will think you are mean. You are all things for others, but you often question who is there for you when you need them. You are responsible, but when will people show up for you?

All these disruptions…

They’re damaging your support system.

They’re keeping you from realizing your potential.

They’re downright annoying because you can’t understand why you’re caught up in these cycles!

To break the patterns…

You must dive into the discomfort and uncertainty. I know that sounds scary, but I promise you can do it. And I’m here to guide you.

To break patterns, we must seek to understand them. We dive into the discomfort/uncertainty to understand our childhood, taught patterns, and coping mechanisms we created along the way. With a true understanding of those, we can dismantle what holds you back and causes you struggles.

In therapy, you will have a safe place to explore and have full trust that you will be supported along the way. Know that you are the keeper of the flashlight and hold the escape button. I support your journey, give you objective eyes, and ensure you get home safely with clarity.

Let’s get to the root of your struggles.

The time has come. You’ve decided that the self-help books and Google searches haven’t worked. Help is here. You’re feeling overwhelmed and hopeless – yet, you’re here reading these words and hoping therapy with me can help.

To the part of you that believes this is just “how it is,” the answer is no. It just isn’t true. Therapy with me can help, and it is time to begin.

I use Integrative Therapy to ensure you get the proper modality for you and your specific situation. I believe therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. I’ve been trained in numerous modalities, so I take a little bit of all of them and utilize methods as needed.

Outside of the session, I will often give you “reflective” homework to increase the effectiveness of our work but also to ensure you are learning YOU. You are the master, and I want to ensure you feel equipped to do the work independently down the line and won’t feel like you need me. The goal is to work me out of a job here, guys!

I see you, I hear you, and I feel you.

We will start with building a relationship first.

I want to know what you want, how you want it, and how you need me to show up. After that is established, we will determine goals and work toward the solutions.

We will have in-depth conversations to help you solve your problems, but know it isn’t easy. It takes work on both our parts, and healing is not linear.

You may feel great for months and have one bad week. Consistency is key, and I will hold you accountable every step of the way.

Are you ready for a reset?

You can do it anytime. You can do it today. You don’t have to wait!

You CAN heal. You CAN re-establish trust with yourself and leverage the strength you’ve always had. You ARE resilient!

I know you’re tired of taking one step forward and two steps back.

Let me help uncover what’s holding you back so you can reach your full potential!

Call me at (615) 437-7191 so that we can set up your free consultation.