Breanna Wright (she/they)

When Anxiety is in the driver's seat of our life it can feel like we're spiraling out of control. The typical reaction to that feeling of being out of control is to try and get rid of Anxiety; we make it our enemy and try and kick it out or lock it up and bury it somewhere deep where it cannot be found, and then we become panicked and upset when this does not make Anxiety go away. What if I told you that you can live your best life by befriending Anxiety and bringing it along for the ride?

Most people struggle with their body image at some point in their life. We are constantly subjected to messages about what types of bodies are attractive and if we do not meet these standards, society also loves to tell us how we should feel about our bodies -- shameful. If you are struggling with body image you are not alone and there is hope. Body image can be improved, and your mental health and quality of life will improve along with it.

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community face a unique set of challenges and struggles. As an openly queer therapist I understand how layered and complex it can be to even just explore your identity, much less embrace these parts of yourself when society at large tends to reject these identities. You deserve to have a safe space to process these experiences with someone who both relates to your experiences and honors how your experiences may differ from their own.

The ACT approach to therapy focuses our efforts on the acceptance of all emotions, tolerance of discomfort, and commitment to values-led actions.

I use the Experiential Therapy approach with clients who often feel numb and disconnected from their bodies and emotions to help restore that mind-body connection which is a crucial first step in being able to identify and communicate about emotions.

Humans are inherently meaning-making, story-telling beings. The stories that we tell ourselves — and the stories that the people and culture around us tell us about ourselves — inform how we see ourselves and solve problems, whether those stories are true or not. Together we can identify the stories that may be holding you back from having the life you want, and part of our work together might be finding out exactly what life you do want and how to write your new story.

When Anxiety is in the driver's seat of our life it can feel like we're spiraling out of control. The typical reaction to that feeling of being out of control is to try and get rid of Anxiety; we make it our enemy and try and kick it out or lock it up and bury it somewhere deep where it cannot be found, and then we become panicked and upset when this does not make Anxiety go away. What if I told you that you can live your best life by befriending Anxiety and bringing it along for the ride?