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SELF-LOVE, ACCEPTANCE, EMPOWERMENT
Offering Individual Counseling for Men, Women and Children in Michigan
I believe that the purpose of counseling is for individuals to develop a deeper understanding of their life experiences and to develop a pathway of action towards wellness - a pathway that is strength-based, solution-focused and person-centered, because everyone needs something a little different to heal.
I wholeheartedly believe that focusing on what is most important to you in session while also exploring past wounds can lead to authentic healing. In session, I emphasize building a strong and collaborative relationship that allows my clients to be their most authentic selves. I believe true healing occurs when we can embrace our inner truth.
I strive to create a safe space where my clients feel comfortable sharing their deepest darkest thoughts, experiences, and emotions. I meet them with empathy, compassion, understanding, and support. At the core of self-healing lies a journey of self-love, acceptance, and empowerment.
If you’re struggling with depression, virtual counseling can help.
People living with depression are often fighting an internal battle that is difficult to explain leading to feeling misunderstood. It is important to remember that everyone experiences depression differently and in varying degrees. Your experience is valid and deserving of treatment.
Some common experiences/symptoms may include:
You feel alone, disconnected, numb, and empty
You are sort of going through the motions of life with little pleasure
You are unhappy most days
You are feeling hopeless and that life won’t ever get better
You have lost interest in things you used to enjoy
You feel guilty and like you are a burden
You feel you do everything wrong; you think people would be better off without you, and you think everything is your fault
You are feeling worthless and you have lost your sense of self
Your confidence has plummeted
You have noticed decreased motivation or ambition
You find it difficult to concentrate and complete mundane daily tasks
You are noticing changes in your sleeping or eating patterns
You may also have chronic pain, headaches, or stomach aches
Effectively treating depression often includes allowing your experience to be valid, seen, heard, and most importantly embraced. Having emotional support and a safe place to be vulnerable and share your deepest thoughts and feelings can help alleviate the pain and suffering you have been carrying. Together, we will discuss life events that contribute to your depression. We will look for ways to change, accept, or adapt to those situations. Together, we will set realistic goals for your future. Together, we will identify distorted thought processes or unhelpful behaviors that keep you stuck in feelings of hopelessness or helplessness. Together, we will build tools to manage your symptoms and create a plan towards wellness so you can notice sparks of joy in your life. Depression isn't a sign of weakness - it's a sign that you have been strong for too long. It is time for you to have hope! Healing is possible!
Not letting your anxiety control you
Anxiety is a universal human experience. It is important to remember that everyone experiences anxiety differently and in varying degrees. Your experience is valid and deserving of treatment.
Some common experiences/symptoms may include:
Do you find it difficult to get out of your head?
Do you feel overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts or find it difficult to connect to the present moment?
Do you spend a lot of time over analyzing situations, dread upcoming events, or expect the worst to happen?
Do you have trouble relaxing, sleeping, eating, concentrating, procrastinating, or often catch yourself feeling irritable with no known cause?
Do you catch yourself avoiding people, events, or situations due to fear and perceived risks?
Let’s make changes that you need to thrive. You can gain confidence and learn skills to regain power over your anxiety, instead of your anxiety controlling you. Together, we will explore and address the root cause of your anxiety. Therapy will offer you powerful tools to understand your current thought patterns, recognize and challenge unhelpful thoughts, learn healthy coping skills, learn strategies to connect to the present moment, and ultimately navigate current life difficulties with greater resiliency.
Are you experiencing trauma? You’re not alone.
Everyone experiences some form of trauma in their lifetime. Oftentimes, we carry these traumas in our thoughts, patterns of behavior, patterns in relationships, and patterns in the way we think about ourselves long after the traumatic experience has ended.
Some common experiences/symptoms may include:
Are you stuck in exhausting cycles of people-pleasing and perfectionism?
Are you taking responsibility for everything and/or feeling shame, guilt, or blaming yourself for something that happened to you?
Are you burdened by the emotional pain of past experiences you don’t know how to process or resolve?
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed in your relationships, like you don’t have a voice, can’t set boundaries, and can’t get out of toxic dynamics?
Are you experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, a constant sense of unease or avoiding situations that may trigger or remind you of the traumatic experience?
Do you struggle with low-self-esteem, trust issues, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced based psychotherapy that is effective in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, poor self-esteem, addictions and more. EMDR involves the use of eye movements (or tapping) to stimulate the brain’s natural healing processes. EMDR helps clients revisit traumatic experiences in a safe and less intimidating way. EMDR helps individuals get "unstuck" from memories, feelings, or beliefs that prevent authentic healing. Together, we will improve your sense of safety, sense of self, and improve your ability to regulate emotions and responses.
