INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Coping with a mental health diagnosis like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, or persistent depression comes with its unique set of challenges. Sadly, these diagnoses in our society, and sometimes, within our families are widely stigmatized and misunderstood. Being caught in the frequent misunderstanding often leads to one feeling deep shame and judgment about who they are and the stories they have.

You are your own person with so many life events and histories that led you to this exact moment and you are worthy of feeling like you belong, you are worthy of being able to share your experiences and stories you carry without fear of what may be on the other side.
How It Can Look
Meeting with a therapist is showing up for yourself.
It's a healing, messy, confusing at times process where you are welcomed to be your authentic genuine self, and if you are not quite sure what that version of you looks like, you can trust that you are in the care of someone who will be with you every step of the way.
Therapy is an investment in yourself, it's a journey of sorting through all that you carry and figuring out what you want to continue to hold and what you can leave behind.
THERAPY FOR THE CAREGIVER

Being involved in a loved one's mental health care comes with its unique set of responsibilities that at times feels like a lonely, exhaustive role. A role you didn't ask for and a role you didn't know would one day consume so much of your time and energy.
Whether it's the phone calls to different providers or advocating for better mental healthcare in a system that feels defeating at times, you’ve seen it all. You love your family member dearly and you just want what is best for them.
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You crave balance and stability in your life, just as much as you want the same for them. You want to feel less resentment and more love and understanding. You don't want their mental health diagnosis to rule so strongly anymore.
They are more than their condition and you crave a relationship with them that goes beyond being their caregiver. You want to be their daughter again, their parent, their partner.
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You too deserve to take up space. Your thoughts, emotions, grievances, and longings are meant to be heard and you don't have to silence your struggles any longer.
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I support family members in learning ways to take care of themselves just as much as they take care of the ones around them, ultimately leading to lasting change within the family unit as a whole. You’re worth it. You’ve been doing this alone for too long. Let’s work together to get you what you need.
What I bring to sessions
A matched investment to yourself and the process of healing
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Motivational Interviewing techniques - basically just a lot of therapisty ways of exploring reasons why you may or may not want to change
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - mindfulness and exploring our values can help us find our footing a lot of the time
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A belief that I am not the expert in your own life, you are, but I want to be the one on the other side helping you live a life you feel proud of
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A genuine interest in hearing any and all things about your pets - Huge animal lover here!
A cup that's filled with some type of tea, and extra mugs to share
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My authentic self, I value being a human and showing my humanness, it's how I feel connected to people and the world around me ​​​​​​​
Therapy can be offered once or twice per week depending on your needs and goals. The first session of therapy consists of an intake session which will be for 60 minutes. Following sessions are typically 50 minutes in length. I provide individual therapy to anyone 16 and older. ​​