Therapy for Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, and Chronic Illness
Perhaps you are familiar with this story…
You have been told most of your life you were helpful, or a great listener. People praised you for going above and beyond, always lending a hand when one was needed. Rarely did you ever ask for assistance from others. You didn’t want to burden them with your problems.
But now, things have become more and more challenging. Everyone around you is stressed and tired, even the one or two people you do sometimes rely on for support. It seems like there is no end to the flow of people who need your time, energy and attention. Despite the exhaustion, you still can’t manage to say “no”, so you’re stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, helping everyone else and never managing to make it to your own needs.
Or this one….
You are the person everyone goes to for a listening ear or a kind word of advice. You tend to go with the flow to avoid confrontation, and you are skilled at keeping the peace - whether that be at work, with friends, or with family.
The effort you put into your relationships is often overlooked, and it’s hard to get the same attention and care back from others as you give to them. Maybe you are worried if you set boundaries or aren’t helpful to others that you won’t be “useful” anymore.
Lately, though, you have been incredibly tired. The world around you has become chaotic, and it seems other people get short=tempered faster, and criticize easier. Your physical body is sensitive compared to those around you, and you find it hard not react - whether that is jumping at something unexpected or crying at an unkind word.
Your sensitivity might contribute to feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt. Maybe you have lost touch with what you want in life or what is important to you.
Therapy can help.
Therapy is a space dedicated to your emotional needs. Somewhere you can explore what's important to you and identify the things that you want out of your life. A place to express your feelings in a space which is non-judgemental, where you never have to worry about keeping the peace.
My approach is kind and curious, and I am careful to check in with my clients during our work. Therapy will still bring up uncomfortable feelings, but I am mindful of those who have sensitive nervous systems. With me, I want you to feel safe and valued.
“Sometimes we just need to be heard…there are times in life when being heard leads to being healed.”
— Steve Maraboli