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You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or no longer recognize this version of yourself. Or, perhaps you're feeling generally dissatisfied. Our relationships to self, partner, friends, family, work, and the world we live in all have an impact on us, and we on them. When you notice that impact feeling more draining or stressful than energizing or fulfilling, it’s time to pay closer attention. Maybe you've tried "fixing" problems with limited results. Therapy is about understanding who you are and what you need in the present, prioritizing your needs, having realistic expectations, and fostering growth in a meaningful and sustainable way. Have you put much consideration into what is actually important or meaningful to you? Is it connection, freedom/flexibility, health, status/achievement, money, security? Some combination of those, or something else? Did you place importance on these factors, or did someone tell you to value them? Sometimes, we have to examine the rules in our rulebook through a curious lens to better understand where we’re putting our energy. Are you getting a return on your invested time/energy/resources?

Stress, perceived failure, and/or hopelessness don't have to define you, nor does an endless pursuit of more or what comes next. Our lived experiences inform, they don't define. Likewise, thoughts and feelings are not facts, they’re information or messengers. Often, we overemphasize the importance of what we think or how we feel to the point of stress. Life is happening in the present. Together, we can help you identify the facts in your life, and help you become less reactive to stories that have been taking up too much space. I will help you purposefully and intentionally build upon your existing strengths and prioritize what is actually important to you, so that you’re more available to participate in your life - in a meaningful way.

As a partner in your growth, I acknowledge and accept that each person is unique and has their own story. My range of expertise, including psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-informed approaches, and nature connection, is all tailored to meet your specific needs, and reach your desired outcomes. Pulling from techniques, such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Parts Work/Internal Family Systems, and Interconnection (Systems Theory), I will help you develop your lens of curiosity and compassion - shifting from judgment and automatic reactions - to help you engage and respond how you mean to; take back the driver seat, rather than feeling stuck in the back seat.