Lori Barnett

My approach to anxiety, as it is to many issues, begins by encouraging self-awareness. When we experience intense negative feelings such as anxiety, it is invaluable to be able to pause and observe ourselves in the moment. To really get a sense of what it is we are experiencing, emotionally, cognitively and physically. After that, I encourage acceptance of the experience as a part of being human, not as a source of shame. And when we can accept ourselves as enough, we are able to begin to heal.

My approach to anxiety, as it is to many issues, begins by encouraging self-awareness. When we experience intense negative feelings such as anxiety, it is invaluable to be able to pause and observe ourselves in the moment. To really get a sense of what it is we are experiencing, cognitively, emotionally and physically. Then we can begin to find ways to self-soothe, by either challenging disordered thoughts, creating an emotional space of safety, or calming the body.

I have discovered that we often harbor a sense of shame, that we are somehow not good enough. My work encourages the acceptance of our negative experiences as an inevitable part of being human. That, in fact, our negative emotions are just information for us to process and learn from, not a commentary on our self-worth. When we can open ourselves up to, and see the beauty of, even our negative emotional experiences, we begin to accept ourselves as enough, and we begin to heal.

Resolving conflict in relationships must begin with self reflection. We will work together to gain an understanding of your experience of the relationship, seeing if it feels familiar, and helping you to see if there are patterns in your various relationships. Understanding your role in relationship dynamics, and where that role comes from, helps you to begin to view yourself with more kindness, make changes, set boundaries and honor the fact that you are worthy of having your needs met.

My approach to anxiety, as it is to many issues, begins by encouraging self-awareness. When we experience intense negative feelings such as anxiety, it is invaluable to be able to pause and observe ourselves in the moment. To really get a sense of what it is we are experiencing, cognitively, emotionally and physically. Then we can begin to find ways to self-soothe, by either challenging disordered thoughts, creating an emotional space of safety, or calming the body.

My approach to anxiety, as it is to many issues, begins by encouraging self-awareness. When we experience intense negative feelings such as anxiety, it is invaluable to be able to pause and observe ourselves in the moment. To really get a sense of what it is we are experiencing, cognitively, emotionally and physically. Then we can begin to find ways to self-soothe, by either challenging disordered thoughts, creating an emotional space of safety, or calming the body.

I have discovered that we often harbor a sense of shame, that we are somehow not good enough. My work encourages the acceptance of our negative experiences as an inevitable part of being human. That, in fact, our negative emotions are just information for us to process and learn from, not a commentary on our self-worth. When we can open ourselves up to, and see the beauty of, even our negative emotional experiences, we begin to accept ourselves as enough, and we begin to heal.

I have discovered that we often harbor a sense of shame, that we are somehow not good enough. My work encourages the acceptance of our negative experiences as an inevitable part of being human. That, in fact, our negative emotions are just information for us to process and learn from, not a commentary on our self-worth. When we can open ourselves up to, and see the beauty of, even our negative emotional experiences, we begin to accept ourselves as enough, and we begin to heal.

Mindfulness is the most powerful tool we have to enable greater peace in our lives. It teaches us to pause, reflect, intuit, and understand ourselves in amazing ways. Mindfulness has helped my clients to be more present in the moment, which has allowed them to release the anxiety of past mistakes or the "what ifs" of the future. It has helped them to sit with negative experiences rather than distracting themselves with unhealthy behaviors. Clients become more intentional and more empowered.

Psychodynamic therapy is a wonderful tool to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and how you interact with the world. Together, we will explore connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors that you experience now with past events in your life.

Psychodynamic therapy is a wonderful tool to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and how you interact with the world. Together, we will explore connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors that you experience now with past events in your life. And having a greater understanding of the origins of your experience can help you to feel more in control as you move forward to create a healthier life for yourself.