Are you an empath who struggles
with feeling like “too much” and “not enough” at the same time?
Setting boundaries feels impossible. Guilt is an uncomfortably familiar feeling you just can’t shake. Masking your emotions has become second nature because you can’t stand the thought of other people perceiving you, even though you are terribly lonely.
Growing up, you had to be a mini adult in your family and got really good at masking how you feel. You have a hard time saying no, so you overcommit yourself to the point of burnout rather than risk others being disappointed in you. Maybe you identify as an empath. You might even be a therapist or other helping professional dealing with some strong “imposter syndrome,” unable to translate the skills you teach clients into your own life.
Or maybe you’ve recently reconnected with your Inner Badass and set some big boundaries with family or friends. Now what? Instead of feeling empowered after cutting out that toxic family member, you feel empty, anxious, and full of doubts. You want to break the cycle, but have no idea how.
How I Can Help You
I teach my clients how to slow down and figure out what they are feeling, learning the skills to sit with difficult emotions instead of numbing them or pushing them away. If you struggle with dissociation, I know great techniques to help you come home to your body and make it a safer place to live in. We look at old patterns from the past with curiosity and gentleness instead of judgement. I love nerding out about the brain science behind EMDR and other trauma treatments that gives us a glimpse into why we react to certain situations the way we do. Throughout our sessions, I am on the lookout for patterns and connections that can help deepen self-awareness and create space for my clients to make more informed and empowered choices.
My Values
Authenticity
Creativity
choices
Offering choices is so important to me because many of my clients have experienced loss of personal autonomy through abuse, violence, coercion and manipulation. In therapy, I aim to create an environment that encourages you to regain that sense of personal autonomy and make empowered choices on your terms.