“Be easy. Take your time. You are coming home. To Yourself.” - Nayyirah Waheed

Life is a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. The benefit of individual therapy is one-on-one support, focused on understanding you, and processing your past and current experiences.

Does this sound familiar:

- Your experience with depression feels like different things at different times. One day, you feel so miserable and like there is no hope. Another day, things feel "okay," and maybe you even laugh sometimes. A few days later, you are worn out from pretending to be okay and want to be alone.

- Something happens, and you no longer feel in control. Instead, you feel irritable, like the inside of you is getting ready to explode, and you can't seem to relax.

- You feel like you are drowning under everyone else's expectations, and you are starting to lose yourself.

- You spend your days meeting other people's needs when all you desire is for someone to notice you and help you.

“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody” - Maya Angelou

Culture is woven with rich histories and shared stories that shape how we navigate the world. It can offer a deep sense of belonging, and it can leave us navigating conflicting cultural expectations, feeling isolated, shameful, and a heightened level of stress. Let’s get to know you.

Does this sound familiar:

- As a biracial or multiracial person, you were never “enough” to be part of the group.

- People dismiss the pain you experience from their inappropriate comment because it was “just a joke” and “you are too sensitive.”

- The systems we live in perpetually make you feel unsafe and drained from the repeated trauma you experience or witness.

- Spending most of your time “code-switching” to feel safe and be accepted.

- Your histories, stories, and traditions were never discussed in school.

“Just don’t give up what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” —Ella Fitzgerald

Parenting can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. It's natural to feel the pressure to always appear happy. In this space all of your experiences are valued and met with understanding and compassion.

Does this sound familiar:

- You have been at work all day and now have to race to the school for a basketball game, cook dinner when you get home, and help with homework when all you would like is a moment to feel like you can breathe instead of worrying about the next thing that needs to get done.

- You are about to have a baby, realize you have never changed a diaper before, and feel embarrassed to ask or worry you will be judged.

- You have felt judged by other parents and find it hard to make friends.

- You feel like you are failing as a parent because you aren’t spending enough time with your children, not doing enough, or not providing for them in the way you think you should, and the guilt is starting to weigh on you.

“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we heal in relationship.” - Harville Hendrix

I understand how important it is for people to have meaningful connections with others. If you're experiencing emotional pain due to relationship challenges, exploring patterns with the people you're in a relationship with may lead to new understanding and healthier relational patterns.

Does this sound familiar:

- Whenever we disagree, it feels like we speak two different languages and do not understand each other. 

- I constantly feel criticized by them, and I feel like I am never doing enough. 

- It feels like I am starting to resent my partner. My body feels tense around them, and I become irritated by everything they do. 

- I cannot remember the last time we had sex or were intimate. 

- I did not think they could hurt me like this. 

“What is most important about children, can only be learned from children.” - Gary Landreth

Teens and adolescents encounter their own set of challenges as they navigate significant physical, emotional, and social changes. Therapy creates a supportive and understanding space for them, where they can engage in activities and discussions that help them understand and manage their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Does this sound familiar:

- You feel like your child is closed off from talking with you, but you want them to have a space to open up. 

- You feel overwhelmed by the expectations of deciding your future and picking a career while you are still trying to learn about yourself. 

- Your home life is changing, and you feel stuck in the middle, without any control over the situation or changes. 

- You feel your voice “doesn’t matter” because you are “just a kid.” You never feel heard, or like you have a choice.