Therapy for Women with Anxiety

TOXIC PERFECTIONISM

The idea of failure is scary to you. You may have even learned not to even bother taking risks or trying new things, out of fear. You tend to be your own worst critic, and often find yourself replaying mistakes in your mind. What if you could find relief from the constant pressure you place on yourself?

Your therapist will work closely with you to identify the roots behind your perfectionism and help you on your journey to emotional freedom. 

We understand that perfectionism is something your internal system has acquired in service of emotional survival in your life. In other words: it has WORKED for you, and kept you feeling safe, in control, and valued by others.

But you were made for more than just survival. You were made to THRIVE, and it's our job to help you let go of impossibly high self-standards, inner critic voices, and frustrations so that you can finally believe that you are good enough - just as you are.

OVERTHINKING

A lot of your energy is spent thinking through the what-if's and choices you're faced with. Sometimes it feels like your brain is on a hamster wheel, spinning around with no end in sight. You find it difficult to make decisions and worry about choosing the wrong path.

It doesn't seem to matter what the "problem" is - your brain latches on to it and won't let go.

You find yourself mentally playing and replaying stuff that happened in the past, and you often spend significant time and energy rehearsing what you'll say or do when encountered with a challenging situation in the future. Sometimes you can’t even sleep!

Are you ready to settle your mind and increase your confidence?

It's time for some boundaries around your thoughts, and some real strategies for dealing with the daily stressors (or past traumas) you face. We can help you with that! We'll dedicate our time to equipping you with the skills you need in order to quiet your mind and make difficult decisions - without regret.

PEOPLE PLEASING

You spend a lot of time wondering what other people think and feel. You often find yourself saying "yes" when you wish you could say no. You tend to wonder if people are upset with you and whether they'll stick around.

You continually make sacrifices for other people, even if it means not getting to order from your favorite restaurant or agreeing to go out when you really feel like staying in. You just want people to like you.  But, you're starting to feel a little invisible.

What if I told you that you could find your own voice and finally get what you want out of life?

This means learning about who you really are - what you like to do, what kinds of people you actually enjoy hanging out with, and what your goals and dreams are. It means learning how to come to grips with your fears of rejection, abandonment and not being good enough. 

You'll begin to find freedom. You'll begin to find your voice. Together, we'll uncover the real you and empower you to make the changes in your life that will lead to happiness, balance, and success.

"You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm." - Unknown

STRESS & BURNOUT

With responsibilities piling up in your job and personal life, you feel like you rarely get a break. Somehow everything falls on you, and you're feeling constantly drained. "Superwoman Syndrome" is exhausting.

And before we go any further, let us just tell you how very much we understand!

You're waking up most days and before your feet hit the floor you've thought of 8,230,472 things you need to get done. Last night's dishes may be still sitting in the sink, and let's not even get started on Mt. Laundry hanging out in the bedroom.

At the end of the day, you've accomplished a lot, but you kinda feel like you're one more hard, unrelenting day away from some sort of a panic attack or emotional breakdown. Spinning all of these plates is starting to feel like way too much to handle.

You need a plan to get your life under control. You need strategies for how to take a much needed (and well-deserved!) break.

You need to be you again. And we can help you get there.

PANIC & OVERWHELM

Heart racing, palms sweating, stomach in knots...panic and overwhelm can take over in the worst moments and disrupt your life and your goals. There are days when the idea of even running a small errand seems like too much - after all, what if you can’t make it down the grocery store aisle without starting to have a panic attack? 

You know that logically, there’s no reason to panic, but sometimes you just get….triggered. It can feel like it comes out of nowhere. You’ve tried taking deep breaths, and thinking happy thoughts, but it isn’t enough. You need help learning how to stay emotionally (and physically) regulated.

Imagine a life where you're in control of your emotions - and your body.  Imagine not feeling that under-the-skin sensation that means you’re about to freak out. Picture yourself able to move through your day, your week, with calm and centeredness. 

A regulated life is possible. And we’re here to show you how.

MOTHERHOOD

"We can't really give to our children what we don't have ourselves. In that sense, my greatest gift to my daughter is that I continue to work on myself." - Marianne Williamson

MOM LIFE IS HARD. Yep. We said it.

Despite there being approximately 4,562,145 parenting books on the market, there actually is no instruction manual for motherhood. Most of us? Some days it can feel like we are going to completely lose our ever-loving minds! We're often sleep deprived, always on the go, planning way too many things to keep track of at once, and managing difficult kid behaviors, all while trying to stay sane. It's no easy task.

What you may not know is that there are tricks to helping you regulate your body and emotions so that you can parent calmly - even when things get crazy. Our therapists can teach you coping skills and mental health strategies for life's toughest moments, including the stress and burnout, plus surprising triggers that often come with the territory of mommin'.

Let us help you embrace a stronger, calmer life for yourself - and your kids.

SPECIAL NEEDS MOMS & CAREGIVERS

YOU DIDN'T EXPECT LIFE TO BE LIKE THIS...

Days full of endless assessments, therapies, IEP meetings, communication struggles, and, sometimes, behavioral outbursts and aggression that leave you feeling scared that things will ever feel safe. It's more than any person should have to handle on her own, yet "on your own" is exactly what you often feel. 

Every day, you put yourself last and spend all your energy taking care of your child or sibling... You feel isolated, frustrated, exhausted, and sometimes find yourself wishing you could just get away from it all.

You deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported. We are here to equip you with the skills you need to regulate your own emotions, process the pain of your most difficult family life moments, and help you face the future with confidence.