"Who has not asked himself at some time or other: am I a monster or is this what it means to be a person?"
Clarice Lispector
Changing undesired thought patterns and behaviors is a noble step toward self-improvement.
Instead, we look to self-discovery; a beautiful and unpredictable process that invites your whole self to come into focus. Calling in and healing the unconscious material behind your struggle — tending to the root of the weeds — can lead to long-lasting change.
I can partner you in that process.
But just mowing the weeds of outdated reactions doesn't stop them from growing back.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THERAPY
Life, by definition, is about continual change; no state remains forever, for better or worse.
Therapy is not a process of eradicating life's ups-and-downs or obtaining a static state of perfection; we're not seeking to amputate the undesired parts of you but rather integrate them through a new way of relating to yourself.
Therapy can help you arrive to those ups and downs with:
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Curiosity and openness to deeper meaning
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An interest in getting to know yourself more intimately
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A deeper understanding of your needs and how they demand to be met
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Remembering the spirit of play, connectivity, and community
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A louder sense of your inner authority
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Actively imagining as a tool for exploring fears and desires
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New ways of navigating closeness and conflict in relationships
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Passion, purpose, and the feeling of being rooted for
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An ever-growing ability to identify metaphor and make meaning of life's experiences
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A sense of humor about life's absurdity
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Strategies that fit your life and help you cope or restore homeostasis
Self-inquiry, non-judgment, and meaning-making lend themselves to this process. I work well with those who are curious, thoughtful and who find value in their internal lives or emotional selves.
