“Therapy is like a workout for your emotions,” said a client when describing her perspective on the process of therapy. While we shared a little laugh over her insightful comparison, it was interesting to think about the real truth behind it.
Category: Self-Esteem
The Benefits of Therapy…
Everyone goes through times when they feel discouraged, overwhelmed, and uncertain. Or, times when they are struggling in important relationships – whether with parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, or partners. Therapy can help by allowing you the space to explore the source of the struggle(s)…to heal…to feel encouraged, to take action, and build hope about what’s possible for the future.
Vulnerability Takes Courage…
Part of what I love about being a therapist is the ability to explore in great depth the human condition in all its complexity. I am often struck by my clients’ courage and willingness to grow and achieve a deeper level of connection with themselves and in their intimate relationships.
Navigating Major Life Transitions…
“It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” –Mae Jamison
What Does it Really Mean to Believe in Yourself?
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
-Nelson Mandela
Continue reading “What Does it Really Mean to Believe in Yourself?”
The Power of Vulnerability
Intimate relationships. They are simultaneously capable of bringing intense joy to our lives and causing immense pain. As a therapist, I believe in the benefits of exploring more deeply our relationship patterns and what informs them.
How to Stop Repeating Unhealthy Patterns in Relationship…
When We Keep Falling Into the Same Hole
Whether we are navigating a painful relationship dynamic, chronic stress, anxiety, or depression — life has a way of quietly testing our limits.
Often, what brings someone to therapy is not a single dramatic event, but a pattern. A sense of, “How did I end up here again?” Or, “Why does this keep happening?” Continue reading “How to Stop Repeating Unhealthy Patterns in Relationship…”
