Why Seek Therapy?
You Are Struggling To Get By
It's common for people to utilize therapy once they realize that they'd like life to be something more than simply a struggle to get through each day in survival mode. Feeling helpless and out of control isn't your true default mode just because life's circumstances have pushed you into a constant state of fight or flight.
Let's move through the process of fully experiencing your life and emotions by exploring why survival mode became your normal operating mode.
You Need Help Coping With Major Life Changes
You may also be looking for support for adjusting to major life changes. Things that happen in our families, relationships, friendships, and careers can leave us shattered, shaken, and questioning our sense of identity.
You may be wondering if it's time to be the one to initiate a major change in your own life. However, making a change often requires us to do the deep work for overcoming imposter syndrome, the habit of being swayed by the opinions of others, and the fear of being alone in a new situation.
Let's work on gaining insights that help you to move confidently through life when making decisions about work, love, and everything else.
Work Life Balance
You're likely juggling many roles and responsibilities, from managing a demanding career to nurturing your personal life. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters.
Finding work-life balance is a journey of self-discovery and setting healthy boundaries. It's about prioritizing your well-being and making conscious choices about how you spend your time and energy.
Perhaps you're seeking more time for yourself, your loved ones, or activities that bring you joy. Or maybe you're yearning for a deeper sense of fulfillment and purpose beyond your work.
Creating work-life balance often requires us to do the inner work. This means addressing those pesky inner critics, doubts, and fears that may be holding us back. It's about recognizing your own value and prioritizing your needs without guilt or apology.
Remember, it's not about achieving a perfect 50/50 split between work and life. It's about creating a harmonious blend that honors your individual values and aspirations.
Your Relationships Are Suffering
Many people use therapy as a way to find balance in relationships that are challenging them to feel open, respected, and committed.
You don’t understand each other.
One of the most challenging parts of being in a relationship is understanding the other person's attachment style, communication style, and energy levels. We often feel rejected or challenged when we make assumptions about a partner's actions or words when we haven't taken time to truly understand the dynamic of a relationship. The good news is that relationship counseling can help!
You are having trouble with other relationships.
You may also be struggling to navigate non-romantic relationships. This can look like feelings of anxiety or guilt about how you spend your time. Many people are surprised that they still feel so "controlled" by their family of origin even though they are independent, successful professionals.
Unresolved trauma is causing you to feel powerless.
It's important to walk through unresolved traumas and emotions from childhood that are causing you to feel powerless when interacting with your family, and friends. You may also be too self-conscious to connect with others without feeling like you need to wear a mask.
Let's work on finding a balance between connecting with others and being true to yourself in romantic, platonic, familial, and professional relationships!
