Therapists in 19102

Are you where you want to be in life? So many of us wrangle with that question. At times, where we feel we “should” be doesn’t match up with where we are or what we hoped for ourselves. We may feel overwhelmed, and beat ourselves up for not showing up the way we want to for ourselves and/or our loved ones.

Therapy can help you unlock doors to healing and allow you to tell your story in a way that promotes self-acceptance, growth and confidence. Whether you are dealing with chronic illness, overwhelm, addictions, or a lack of purpose in your career or personal identity and relationships, I am here to help you navigate life's current challenges and beyond. With a background in college counseling and esports coaching, I bring a specialized and motivational perspective into the room, while still meeting you where you are. Facing major life transitions? Therapy can be a safe space to explore options and create a plan to move forward.

I specialize in working with clients who are naturally curious, eager to understand themselves better, and motivated to apply self-awareness and therapeutic skills to their lives. Whether you're a caregiver juggling the unique demands of supporting others while seeking support for yourself, a college student striving to manage stress, or someone silently grappling with constant worry, I provide a safe space for you to express, discover, and heal.

Therapy should be something to look forward to! If you're looking for a therapist who prioritizes comfort and fulfillment in your sessions, you've come to the right place. I am a licensed social worker specializing in (but not limited to) working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I work with both teens and adults, promoting a compassionate therapy space for individuals to explore their identity and transitional periods. I want to help you be your best self. Note: If you have reached out for scheduling previously and not heard back, please try again! Sometimes emails and phonecalls get buried for me.

Life has many unexpected challenges, our challenges lead us to change ourselves through reflection and the discovery of new insights in order to follow a healthy life plan. I assist clients in transforming life's challenging moments into positive practices that establish a framework to live a fuller and richer life. Through collaboration we will work towards developing an awareness that leads to a place of acceptance and healthy growth. I believe through the journey of therapy and self-discovery, an individual can become more insightful in order thrive in today's challenging world.

Change is constant. Pain and struggle are universal. We all need support at times, and seeking professional help can be a challenging and daunting endeavor. A main goal of mine as a therapist is to create a safe space that is free of judgment, full of compassion, concern, and understanding. I strive to meet people where they are in their lives, always approaching issues through trauma-informed and harm-reduction lenses. As your therapist, I would work with you collaboratively to find the means and ways to best address and support you with the issues that you are going through.

I believe true healing and growth can occur through a collaborative, honest and compassionate therapeutic rapport. I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space so you can build and nurture your authentic self.

Do you need a safe space to process your emotions without judgement? I help people unravel what has happened to them, understand themselves, and develop compassion toward themselves and their loved ones.

Why seek psychotherapy? Are you feeling uncomfortable in your relationships, misunderstood, overwhelmed, helpless, depressed, or anxious, and unable to fulfill your needs and desires? I have spent many years assisting people grow and make emotional changes that help them feel more buoyant, successful and expansive in all aspects of their lives. I aim to create an environment that is nurturing, tender, safe and conducive to the exploration of your wishes, resources, disappointments and fears. My goal is to attend to the complexity of a person's experience, offering you the time and space to become known contentedly to yourself and others.

Are you feeling off balance or distressed physically and emotionally due to a recent loss, past trauma, or stressful life circumstances? You need to process your experience plus tools and practices to enjoy a healthy mind-- one that is that is present, focused, responsive, and resilient. Your life is precious. Now is the time to make it the best it can be with positive mind states, a sense of purpose, and connection. A healthy mind is the best predictor of a happy life!

I have over 11 years of post graduate clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults. I support those navigating depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, racism, discrimination, bullying, identity exploration, and workplace issues. I embrace the collaborative power of the therapeutic relationship to support clients with identifying and achieving realistic goals. I seek to empower clients with the skills of coping, insight, and self-awareness to navigate life and lead the lives they choose.

Step into a haven of healing where your journey matters. I foster a sanctuary of trust and understanding, empowering you to freely explore your concerns. Together, we'll navigate towards your well-being, ensuring every step is met with comfort and compassion. Your growth is our shared victory.

My first goal when working with a client is to create a space of absolute safety, a space where people feel at ease to share the fullness of their suffering, to share their hopes and their dreams. I use a whole-person approach and learn not just about a person’s pain but also about their strengths and their vision for a better future. Together, my clients and I create a healing field that allows their deepest knowledge to flower. We transform confusion into clarity and habitual patterns into fresh action arising out of wisdom.

Seeking focus and clarity? Feeling stressed, anxious or forgetting? I specialize in helping adults who grapple with these daily challenges making it difficult to navigate life. If you are motivated and resilient, yet, facing persistent challenges in relationships, school or work, I am here for you. I can be your guiding hand to help you. Allow me to support you in your commitment to making positive changes in your life to enhance your productivity, satisfaction and personal wellness.

Experiencing a period where we realize that life is not what we wanted or expected is difficult and often overwhelming. Relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma can all lead to stress and unhappiness. My calm and open approach addresses these concerns by creating a space where you can feel safe and comfortable to speak honestly. We begin by exploring thoughts and feelings to uncover patterns of thinking and acting and better understand where they came from. This enables you to begin to accept or change them and to heal from any pain they have caused.

You used to feel the fire and excitement in your relationship, but now you feel invalidated, blamed, and frustrated. What happened? Does it feel like you’re in the same room but miles apart? You feel disconnected and lonely, unsure how your relationship got here. Conversations turn into arguments, leaving you feeling dismissed and unheard. The days of blissful ease are gone, and you’re ready to throw in the towel. You want to find your way back to each other, but don’t know how. Without help, your connection will continue to erode. I can help you reconnect.

My clients present a spectrum of needs including navigating substance use, relational distress, chronic health issues, and productivity burnout. Often I assist clients interested in exploring impacts of capitalism, social disenfranchisement, and unhelpful narratives that can create negative self-talk, feelings of hopelessness, and existential anxiety. I identify as part of the queer community and work to support LGBTQIA clients in connecting to community, establishing boundaries, and exploring internalized messages that can impact self-esteem, communication skills, and destructive patterns.

With a commitment to open communication, therapy becomes a transformative journey that will help you reclaim control, peace, and happiness in your life. Embrace the potential for profound change and discover the strength within you. I empower clients to overcome challenges like panic attacks, generalized anxiety, depression, and other psychological stressors. Through personalized strategies, we will uncover the root causes of anxiety, eliminate self-destructive behaviours, and find comfort and clarity in your circumstances.

Areas of specialty include: developing communication strategies focused on improving relationships in step-families/blended families, and for individuals and couples. Additional areas of treatment include: counseling divorce/separation and break-up issues, infidelity, restructuring life following a loss, catastrophic event, managing cancer survivorship and developing coping strategies following life transitions (loss of job/graduating from college), supportive treatment for infertility struggles, as well as, treatment for anxiety, depression, and stress. My extensive nursing background, coupled with my Masters Degree therapy training and experience, have given me a deeper depth of empathy and understanding of life's challenges.