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"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light."

- Brené Brown

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  • Anxiety is a natural and adaptive response to stress or perceived threats. It is a normal part of the human experience and can serve as a protective function by alerting us to potential dangers.

    However, when anxiety becomes excessive, persistent, and interferes with daily life, it may indicate that it is time to get some help.

    Too much anxiety can lead to feelings of restlessness, agitation, racing thoughts, feeling of dread, shortness of breath, and panic.

    For some, they may even start to feel depressed, as existing in a never ending state of anxiety can be taxing and damage our sense of self.

    Our goal is not to rid you of your anxiety, although that would be nice, rather it is to learn to cope more effectively, so that your anxiety no longer holds power over you.

  • Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by feelings of cynicism and detachment from our work and others. It is a response to prolonged periods of chronic stress, particularly related to work or caregiving responsibilities.

    Burnout can impact various aspects of your life, including physical health, mental well-being, and overall sense of fulfillment.

    Burnout often presents as exhaustion, detachment, cynicism, reduced performance, and feelings of ineffectiveness.

    Our goal is to not only address the burnout, but also developing strategies towards preventing it. These strategies are key to restoring and improving our overall well-being.

  • Perfectionism can be exhausting. Always planning, preparing, and trying harder to achieve. You work so hard and you do everything you are supposed to and yet you still don’t feel fulfilled. Do you find yourself emotionally negotiating with yourself or telling yourself if you just do this next thing or make it to the next step or get that next promotion then you can relax, but that time never comes?

    Perfectionism can be a challenging mindset to overcome and can often leave you feeling like you aren’t good enough.

    It’s time to start shifting and reprioritizing. You don’t have to give up your goals and dreams, we just need to shift the way you think about and how you go on to achieve them, so you aren’t missing out on living your life along the way.

  • Do you find yourself constantly worried about baby? Do you experience thoughts or images that you might drop or trip with your baby? Do you ever get thoughts of something bad happening to your baby or needing to check to make sure your baby is still breathing? Do you find yourself avoiding certain places, things, or events because of fear related to something happening to your baby? If so, you may be experiencing postpartum anxiety.

    Postpartum anxiety can be quite common and underrecognized. It can lead to difficulty concentrating, fatigue, increased irritability, decreased sleep, and feeling overwhelmed.

    Motherhood is hard enough, postpartum anxiety is treatable, and with the right supports, you can recover and enjoy your new role as a parent.

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder consists of persistent and intrusive thoughts or images (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsion) that you feel compelled to do in response to the thought or image (obsession).

    You may recognize that these thoughts and images are irrational, but you just cant help engaging in behaviors, such as avoidance or checking, to prevent the thought or image.

    OCD can come in may different forms.

    TYPES OF OCD:

    • Checking OCD: People with checking OCD have persistent fears that something terrible will happen if they do not check things repeatedly. This can involve checking doors, locks, appliances, or other items to ensure they are secure.

    • Symmetry and Orderliness OCD: This subtype involves an obsessive need for things to be symmetrical, orderly, or arranged in a particular way. Compulsions may include arranging items, counting, or repeating actions until they feel "just right."

    • Harm OCD: Individuals with harm OCD experience intrusive thoughts and fears of causing harm to themselves or others. These thoughts may be violent or aggressive, and compulsions may involve checking, seeking reassurance, or avoiding situations that trigger the thoughts.

    • Pure-O (Purely Obsessional) OCD: This subtype is characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts without obvious external compulsive behaviors. Individuals may experience mental rituals or engage in covert compulsions, such as repeating words or phrases mentally.

    • Hoarding OCD: Hoarding involves the persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. Hoarding can lead to cluttered living spaces, causing significant distress and impairment.

    • Just Right OCD: People with this subtype have a persistent feeling that something is not "just right," leading to repetitive behaviors or mental rituals to alleviate the discomfort. This can involve a need for precise arrangements or perfectionism.

    • Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD): Individuals with this subtype experience distressing doubts about their sexual orientation, even if they have no reason to question it. Compulsions may include mental rituals, reassurance seeking, or avoidance.

    • Relationship OCD (ROCD): Individuals with ROCD experience intrusive thoughts and doubts about their relationship or partner, which can lead to significant distress. These doubts may center around the partner's love, compatibility, attractiveness, or other aspects of the relationship. Compulsions in ROCD can manifest as behaviors aimed at seeking reassurance about the relationship, comparing the relationship to others, or mentally reviewing past interactions for signs of problems. Some individuals may also engage in physical or emotional distancing from their partner. Lastly, there is often an intense fear of making the wrong decision in terms of the relationship. This fear may lead to difficulty committing to the relationship, as individuals may constantly question whether they have chosen the right partner.

    • Contamination OCD: Individuals with this subtype often have an intense fear of dirt, germs, or contaminants. They may engage in compulsive cleaning, excessive handwashing, or avoidance of places they perceive as dirty.

    With the right kind of treatment, OCD is very manageable. Together we will develop a plan tailored to your own unique OCD using exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment techniques (ACT), and cognitive behavioral techniques (I-CBT) to achieve relief.

Consultation

Consultation for Parents, Significant Others, or Loved Ones

Is someone in your life struggling with anxiety or OCD? Are you feeling stuck on how to best support them? Whether its your child (young or old), parent, or significant other, it can be challenging to support your loved one. You may feel like you are walking on egg shells or finding that you don’t know how to respond to their needs. You may have heard things such as “you don’t get it!” or “you’ll never understand!” or “I can’t just stop!”

Supporting someone with anxiety or OCD requires understanding, patience, and empathy.

I can provide education, coaching, and support to help you better relate, parent, and/or support your loved one. Together, you will learn strategic ways to manage your emotions as it relates to your loved one, ways to support them, and tools to improve your relationship with both your loved one and yourself.