How do I know if this is a good idea?

Or if you’re the right therapist for me?

You don’t! We will figure it out, though.

Therapy is a creative endeavor, and it’s a relational one as well. We can’t know until we try. And there are no commitment requirements other than to yourself. If it feels compelling to you, there’s probably good reason. And if it isn’t a good fit, you’ll know.

Therapy is an invitation to experiment and to let your internal compass guide you. If you can’t remember the last time you had a conversation with your internal compass, we’ll practice getting you back in touch.

Why bother with therapy?

People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. You’ll have your own.

Some come for relief from distressing symptoms of depression or anxiety. Others come to make space for themselves to process the events of their lives - specific, difficult, traumatic ones, or just the everyday ups and downs. Others come to improve their close or intimate relationships, friendships, or work relationships, or to become more effective in their communication with others. Some come just because they’re feeling so, so badly, and they’re not even sure about what exactly. Others come to untangle pieces of themselves, to further their self knowledge and understanding, to figure out how they got to where they are, to work toward becoming the person they want to be.

You don’t need to know why. Sometimes you find out by being here.

What will I get out of therapy?

You’ll find more freedom. From your own stories, thoughts, symptoms, habits.

You’ll build your awareness. Of the moment, and of your history, patterning, circuitry.

You’ll expand your container. To hold more, to be more flexible, to let go, as needed.

You’ll be more compassionate. Towards yourself. And probably others.

You’ll grow and breathe more easily. You’ll do these two things anyway, whether you come to therapy or not. But you’ll do so feeling more easeful, more supported, more intentional, and more secure.

You won’t be happy all the time and life won’t be easy. But you’ll have more practice working with the material of (your) life in all its varied colors, shapes, and textures.