helping you learn to adapt to challenging situations so that you can embrace the discomfort and ambiguity of change
You might be noticing that…
a big change that “should” feel great is actually feeling quite hard (new academic program, new job, moving, entering a new relationship)
you have achieved a major goal (graduation, promotion, completing a major project) but you do not have any feelings of happiness or success
embarking on a new experience is quite scary, feeling like either everything will go great or you will fail - there is no in-between
a lot of life is a murky, unpredictable gray area, and that this feels extremely uncomfortable
it is hard to find a new normal after experiencing a major loss (death of a loved one, change of job, location, or relationship)
I have personally experienced cross country moves, employment and academic disappointments, and significant loss. Periods of extreme transition are when most people first reach out for therapeutic support.
My approach of helping you take small steps over time can help you manage complicated personal experiences.
therapy that embraces the discomfort of big changes can help you to
feel more at ease with the process of change, understanding that life is full of natural peaks and valleys that we are not able to control
appreciate that adjusting to a “new normal” is a universal challenge that is repeated throughout our lives
navigate the discomfort of new social situations and help you feel more confident about how you present yourself to others
build skills to circumvent self critical thoughts, turning fears of failure into realistic affirmations that are tailored to your strengths
notice both short and long term successes so that you can take a reasonable, measured approach to experiencing growth and change
Explore
We will explore your current circumstances and how your stressors are impacting your ability to feel some control. You will start to feel better equipped to deal with extreme highs and lows.
Build
I will support you in creating short term goals that align with your long term ambitions. With time, you will notice that the peaks will not seem as high and the valleys will not be quite so low.
Practice
Sessions will be used to reflect on actions that you have taken and affirming your successes. You will feel confident in your ability to navigate your next challenge.