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About My Clients
Are you afraid you will be judged if you show your authentic self or try to explore the life you want? Many of us have long been burdened by shame, either due to societal messages or what we learned from family and others around us when we were young. I know how exhausting it can be to feel like you have to hide or mask, and the deep pain from messages that we are "broken" or "wrong." Together we can explore these important parts of who we are to start living more freely as our authentic selves.
My Background and Approach
I don't believe there's one perfect therapy approach that will work for everyone, so I personalize your therapy for your unique experiences and needs. I incorporate tools that can help you make a change in your thinking, manage difficult emotions, improve your communication in relationships, or begin to heal from past trauma. Feedback is always welcome so we can change approaches if it feels like we're on the wrong track. I know how vulnerable it is to spill out the most painful parts of your human experience to a virtual stranger. My warm and non-judgmental approach recognizes that you are the expert in what it is to be you, and clients have told me I have helped them feel more comfortable talking about the "scary" topics (like sexuality, for example).
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
We all pick up habits over time that don't serve us and negatively impact our mental health. It can feel impossible to change, but humans are so resilient and we can always develop new, healthier patterns of thinking and being. Heck, I have had multiple clients in their 90s and even one who was 103! If it wasn't too late for them to make a meaningful change in their lives, it's certainly not too late for you! Messages from my early years led me to carry a lot of shame into adulthood and I didn't know who I really was. Through my own therapy, I learned how to work through my challenges, shed the shame that was controlling my life and discover the real me: a queer, ethically non-monogamous cat lady. I want to help you find your own sense of freedom, worth, and belonging. I highly value community and mutual aid. Being a human is incredibly hard -- I think we can all live more fulfilling lives if we help each other. If you want to learn more about how I can help you, shoot me a message.