SPECIALTIES

Anxiety - feeling uncertain about the future,  triggered by the stressors of daily life, pressure that has been increased by over expectation, being alone, and now a pandemic response to the unknown and out of control

Reoccurring Depression - feelings of disconnection; lack of energy and joy, fear of sadness related to previous depressive episodes and solitary searc for meaning

Emotional Disconnect – lack of attunement, attachment difficulties, lack of intimacy in relationships, feeling "empty" or emotionally removed

Hypersensitivity – Highly Sensitive People, emotional reactivity, anger, and mood swings

Self-Esteem – identifying and eliminating a harsh inner critic, feeling less than, unloved, misunderstood or ignored

Patterns –a propensity to continuously choose dissatisfying relationships, fear in moving ahead in a relationship, difficulty identifying whom might be compatible and avoidance of closeness

Unprocessed Loss – divorce, death of a loved one or the end of a relationship, loss of a dream or goal, complicated grief

Early Childhood – understanding effect vs. limitation of family of origin, processing childhood events and emotional neglect, abuse of all kinds and early and present day relationships with parents

Trauma – understanding how trauma increases triggers and survival response, resolving and healing childhood physical abuse and sexual abuse

Families – understanding family dynamics and how those relationships may be influencing your current coping strategies, poor communication, frequent arguing, and emotional distancing in family systems.

Athletes-processing issues that interfere with focus and execution.

Overachievers/Perfectionists- Learning how strategies that have made one successful are the first characteristic hurdles and blocks that interfere with maintain success and can prevent one from ever feeling the joy of your endeavors