Individual Therapy

It’s another terrible day at the office.

Caleb* was overwhelmed at work. He didn’t expect his first professional job to have so many demands. He had to find a way to cope to help him get through the day.

Caleb tried drinking in the evenings to help numb the anxiety. That didn’t seem to work. There isn’t anyone he can talk to about it. It’s personal stuff.

Every time he talks to his family, he gets more stressed out. Their expectations are high, and he knows if he tells them he is struggling with his mental health, there would be hell to pay. It’s not even worth his time.

Caleb has been to therapy before, and he learned a few tricks to get him through the day. But it just isn’t working anymore. He’s starting to wonder if there is even a point to life.

What do you do with thoughts and feelings like Caleb’s?

Life can be confusing. Like Caleb experienced, sudden or dramatic changes can rob us of confidence and leave us in a lurch.

There are times when we cannot even identify what it is that is making life hard.

Maybe it’s moving from a university setting to the professional world, like Caleb. Perhaps it’s watching too much news or social media, and your mind spins.

Or maybe it’s something less apparent – a more profound feeling that you would not normally talk about with anyone.

I want to hear your story.

Your story is yours, and it is my privilege to hear it.

No matter where you have come from or what you have done, I offer a safe space where you can share the experiences that bring you to therapy.

Many people feel better just telling their story and knowing that someone is listening without judging or shaming them.

Tell me your story.

Insight into the nuances of our narrative can be life-changing.

Have you ever heard someone say, “I need a second pair of eyes on this project?” What they mean is they do not see all of the angles, and they hope another person might be able to help them find and correct the problems that are keeping the project from being completed.

I am excited to help you examine from a new perspective and learn to know yourself better.

There are lots of excuses.

“It is what it is.” I’ve heard this phrase many times, and it seems to be a statement of resignation.

This phrase expresses an outlook on how they are experiencing the moment that sends the message – “Well, this sucks, but I guess I have to deal with it.”

What if it isn’t what it is?

What if there is more to the story you aren’t seeing?

Therapy helps you find answers.

“Dealing with it” is not the best approach because YOU deserve better, and finding answers helps you overcome those nagging thoughts and feelings.

It’s time to become the person you want to be. Don’t resign yourself to this mediocre life any longer.

The work we do together will help you rewrite your story and move forward with a different understanding of who you are and where you’re going.

Call me today: (434) 202-4157.

*Fictional client based on a combination of clients with whom I’ve worked.