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About My Clients
Do you feel stuck, frustrated with your life, relationships, or just want to know why the hell you cant seem to just "get it together"? I hear you- been there. I know you can live a healthier, balanced, ENJOYABLE life, and I want to support you in figuring that out. It can be hard to find joy in a world wracked with racism, homophobia, prejudice, and misery, but I promise it is still there- in glitter, a cool shower after a day in the heat, puppy snores, and so many other places. Lets find it.
My Background and Approach
As a Clinical Social Worker I find my clients are often surprised by the whole person approach I take- chances are if you are dealing with a challenge like anxiety, trouble sleeping, or obsessions there is a good reason- youre not broken, and its probably something that can be addressed. If we can figure out why your body and mind are doing this (spoiler: its probably a misguided survival mechanism) we can create a situation where you can feel safe and comfortable letting that pattern go. Most patterns have a long backstory, but that can be pretty overwhelming to start with- I usually suggest building a rich collection of skills, supports, and resources to make today's world seem doable and help when we dig into the next layers. I know for myself and most of my clients, understanding what is happening in their life makes it seem so much less scary and more manageable, so I am big on education, learning, and understanding- if you have questions about a tiktok you saw, lets discuss!
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe community and connection are the key to life- today's world can be scary, especially for those who society has failed. While we can't fix the economy in a couple hour-long sessions (I wish) we can build resilience and support our nervous systems in recognizing we dont usually need as many protections as we have in the past. Finishing grad school in the height of COVID with the discussions around race and police presence in summer 2020 I had a lot of discussions with peers, mentors, and clients around the narrative that we each are supposed to "self care" our way through traumatic experiences and ignore the responsibility of society to support its people. I invite my clients to ask me ANY question they want- I may not always answer, but I promise never to lie, and so far have never been asked a question I couldnt answer. I do my own nails, could talk about knitting all day, and LOVE to listen to anyone ramble about their special interest- except trains. Maybe trains.