Personal Growth

Self-awareness is an important part of one's life and spiritual journey. Often times, particular struggles we have are, in part, due to a lack of awareness and congruence (meaning, living "in tune" with who we really are). You can gain deeper understanding of yourself - your origin story, what/who has shaped you, and why you do the things you do - and transform your life and relationships. You can move from "wearing masks” or “playing the role(s),” to meaningful living that is in sync with you actually are meant to be.

Do feelings seem to stay in your driver’s seat? Or, do you keep them quiet and hidden, like a box tucked on the shelf of a closet? Perhaps you feel deeply and have received negative messaging about that? Or, maybe you are ready to become more attuned to the emotional landscape within?

Do certain thoughts “hook” you, keeping you in a cycle of rumination or constantly trying to wrestle them down? Does it seem like your stuck listening to the same story about yourself and the world? Do you struggle to open up about or hold back what you’re thinking?

Like the light indicators on the dashboard of our vehicles, our feelings and thoughts signify to us something needs attention to keep us running smoothly. But, how we respond to the signals will determine the health of the car. In therapy, we seek to increase your awareness of these “signals” and equip you with strategies to engage your thoughts and feelings in beneficial ways.

There’s an axiom, “hurt people, hurt people.”

Because we are all imperfect it is inevitable that our pain will “spill” out on those around us, or vice versa. Sometimes, the difficult person is on the other side of the table. Sometimes, the difficult person is us.

There are no miracle methods for being in relationships. But, there are evidence-based approaches and tried-and-true principles that can strengthen our connections. We’ll work together and equip you with the tools needed to enhance, repair, or restore those connections most important to you - or learn boundaries necessary for your wellbeing.