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Individual Therapy
It’s a fact of life: we all face challenges, loss, and setbacks. We make poor choices or become fearful about taking action with the choices we know would be good for us. Fear not! This is quite natural and normal. It’s called being human.
You may think therapy is simply about solving problems or healing emotional wounds, but it is about so much more. It is about expressing yourself more freely and moving more deeply into who you truly are. While personal challenges and unmet needs often bring us to therapy, the process is about reclaiming the life lessons that are always found within these challenges.
These choice-points in life beckon us to expand who we are.
To grow or not to grow, that is the question. Sometimes we need to grow through, grow towards, or grow from life circumstances. And sometimes, mysteriously enough, we grow for unknown reasons. Our heart and soul open in such a way that we know we must follow and allow for the change that is yearning to come.
Healing requires the deepening ability to trust in ourselves, others, and the unknown. Initially, this will bring up resistance. When this happens, one of the first things we tend to do is question ourselves. We minimize our capabilities, become self-critical, fearful, anxious, and depressed. Again, fear not. This is a natural, normal healing response.
Herein lies the true work. (Spoiler alert.) Honoring the places where we are stuck helps bridge the gap between our fears and strengths. These stuck points are actually the entry points into our healing. Learning how to show more respect, compassion, and even gratitude towards our struggles helps reveal the intricate ways we open and close ourselves off from life.
Healing requires Change
You are Not Alone
Therapy helps us to see that we are not alone but part of something bigger. Simply by being human, we are all working with the interplay between our insecurities and strengths, the desire to be loved and loving, and our right to be who we truly are.
This work is a mystery at times. Facing the unknown can be just as challenging as the known. You will laugh. You will cry. You will resist your healing potential at times, but you will also learn how to welcome it and trust it. As a result, you will gain multiple ways to express who you truly are.
Therapy is about living life.
It’s about learning how to be as alive and welcoming with it as you can be in each moment. As we become more skilled in doing this, the rest of the healing pieces fall into place. Answers come. The next steps we need to take show up. And the "how" (which was once a mystery) evolves into a self-guiding trust, paving the way for us to claim the life we have always deserved to live.
My Approach
My approach to therapy integrates somatic experiencing, expressive movement, creative arts, and storytelling to support healing and personal growth. These methods provide a holistic way to reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit.
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Somatic experiencing focuses on the body’s sensations as a way to process and release trauma. By paying attention to physical sensations, you can learn to regulate your nervous system, release tension, and build resilience. This practice helps you become more attuned to your body’s wisdom and fosters a deeper sense of connection and safety within yourself.
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Movement and dance are powerful tools for self-expression and healing. Through mindful and authentic movement, you can explore and release emotions that may be difficult to express verbally. This form of therapy encourages you to listen to your body’s impulses and move in ways that feel natural and freeing, helping you to unlock and express your true self.
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The creative arts—such as drawing, painting, writing, storytelling, and music—offer a unique way to explore your inner world and express your feelings. Engaging in creative activities can help you gain new perspectives, uncover hidden strengths, and find joy and playfulness in the healing process. Creativity allows you to explore options, perspectives, and action steps in a compassionate and non-judgmental way.
