Are you tired if feeling weighed down on by the high expectations set by families growing up? Were you expected to take responsibility for your younger siblings, acting almost as a defacto parent when your parents are not around? Let’s work together to help uncover solutions to challenges you may be experiencing including perfectionism, anxiety, lack of support, and creating an identity outside of the roles imposed by family.
I completely understand the struggle of being the one expected to the high achiever of the family and/or the one who is always expected to step up and take care of the family. That level of pressure is too much for anyone. It is no wonder why you may feel that your own struggles and needs are not important. I am here to tell you that they are.
My approach to therapy is always to work collaboratively with my clients. The clients are the driver and I will be your navigation. I like to use an eclective approach to help develop a treatment plan that is customizable to a client’s needs. I typically pull from modalities such as strengths based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. Together we can discuss your goals and from there we can develop your treatment path.
The goal for therapy will be you help you learn how to develop and utilize coping skills that give yourself the sort of kindness, compassion, and care that you may not have received as a child. To set boundaries for yourself and to advocate for yourself when someone crosses that line. Most importantly to take time for yourself when you need it most and to not shy away from asking for help when you need to.
I’m here and ready to start when you are. I invite you to reach out and let’s discuss what I can do to help you evolve to a stronger you.