I help people release themselves from the exhausting cycle of anxiety and shame.

My clients struggle just like you. Despite being smart, kind and empathetic achievers they still feel worried and disconnected. And they are ready to get to the root of it!

When they first come to therapy they feel stressed and frustrated by their unrealized hopes. Knowing full well life will never be perfect, but they want it be eaiser than this!

Things have happened in their life that have been hard. So hard that it has led them to worry when the other shoe is going to drop. They feel that they must be ever ready, for whatever life is going to throw their way. They are sure something bad is going to happen, because it has before! Anxiety has kept them safe. It’s meant that they have mostly held it together this far. But it’s come at a cost. The constant worry and preparation is tiresome.

They have become very skilled at getting through life and protecting themselves from invisible possible harm. But they find this worry is keeping them from living the life they want.

Often they have achieved a lot. They are doing pretty well at work. Their friends come to them to help solve their problems. Partners find them safe to be around. But what is being presented on the exterior just doesn’t match the lack of confidence and worry on the inside.

Feelings of shame may have gotten in the way of letting others see who they a really are. Vulnerability is scary! Fears of being good enough has kept them from pursuing their interests and dreams. What if someone sees them fail?!

I hear all that! I understand the discomfort. And I know how to move beyond the pain.

There are ways to set your fears free,

 to let go of your anxiety.

 You can use your strengths,

as well as your past hardships,

to create a life filled with connection and meaning.

 You deserve to feel worthy.

 If you want to find a way to gain connection and security, therapy in Portland can help you get there.

 

Portland Therapy Services:

Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety serves a purpose! It’s there to protect us. But many times we perceive a threat when it’s not as big as our brain leads us to believe. Finding ways to talk to yourself in times of panic or worry can be a pathway to relief. With Portland Anxiety Therapy, we will dig into lots of techniques to help you feel in control and equipped.

Trauma Therapy

We all have our stories to share. I am so honored to be able to witness and sort through the strengths brought on by a person’s darkest tales. Through trauma therapy in Portland, I will create a space that helps you feel safe and supported to explore experiences that are painful to recall. Sharing your story with another empathic person can help free up emotional space to find meaning in the hurt and build room for new joys.

Postpartum Support

You’ve got a little one now. Congratulations! This new season of life is full of complex feelings of joy, fear and loss. Perhaps, life post partum just isn’t what you thought it would be. Maybe your past childhood trauma (that you worked so hard on in therapy) has popped back up again in light of now being a parent yourself. Having a space to be honest about these feelings and experiences can help you be the parent you want to be.