Some of us develop a false self
in an attempt to earn approval,
only to find that even when we succeed
and people accept this false self,
the victory feels hollow.
Others develop defenses to shield vulnerable parts of themselves.
Such armor can backfire and shield a person from developing true intimacy.
And because they deny the "wet blanket"
and the vulnerable parts exist,
they are not able to remove it.
So their suppressed feelings leak out all over the place
and they remain disconnected from their spark.
In individual therapy,
we explore what you want from life,
discover what's getting in the way of fulfillment
and prepare for new possibilities for the future.
Therapy can be more than just solving problems.
It can also be about creating a life worth living.
If you have a psychiatric diagnosis, I help manage the condition
so that it has minimum impact on your life.
I honor the person first, as a human is so much more than a chemical imbalance.
Laughter can be part of the sessions,
as seeing the humor in tough situations can be therapeutic.
I also have a playroom where we can use art materials
to express feelings that are difficult to put into words,
and to create reminders of what makes life worth living
for inspiration during times when you forget.
