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About My Clients
I work with clients who grew up in critical or dysfunctional families, which left them feeling not good enough, inadequate, unworthy, rejected, powerless, ashamed, alone, unlovable, or traumatized. Perhaps you had parents who were critical, judgmental, overly demanding, controlling, narcissistic, alcoholic, or abusive. Or perhaps your parents were distant, detached, & not around. In your current life, you may struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, body image/eating, or trauma.
My Background and Approach
When you have such life experiences, many of your core emotional needs are not met - needs for love, affection, acceptance, belonging, safety, autonomy, healthy attachments, the freedom to express your needs and emotions. These unmet needs lead to the development of negative beliefs about yourself & others - for instance, that you are unlovable or unworthy, that you are defective, that others will abuse and mistreat you, that you don’t belong, that you’re a failure or not good enough, etc. While these beliefs may be unconscious and you may be unaware of them on a day to day basis, they manifest themselves as low self-esteem, anxiety, relational problems, eating disorders, etc in your current life. I use therapeutic approaches that are specifically designed to help you identify these beliefs, understand their origin and how they impact your current life, and process your past experiences on a deep level that helps you heal, build confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve relationships.
My Values as a Therapist
My practice is safe, affirming, and inclusive - this is a safe and welcoming place for people from the BIPOC community, LGBTQI+ community, trans community, and all others regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, spiritual/religious beliefs, or disabilities.