We work together to focus on:
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Did you grow up experiencing the emotional and physical withdrawal of one or more family members?
Abandonment can often leading to feelings of neglect, loss, and isolation among those left behind, which can manifest in various ways.
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Are you an Adult Child of an Alcoholic?
I understand first-hand how living with an alcoholic can be. You have witnessed this person kill themselves slowly and sacrifice everything for their next fix. Your relationship is strained and they are simply not the same person you once knew. They are violent, manipulative, unpredictable, and putting themselves and your family in danger. Everyone in this position needs support. You will learn to set boundaries, stop enabling this person, protect yourself/your children if there is violence occurring in your home, and gather the strength to leave if necessary.
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Are you a woman who is feeling anxious, depressed, misunderstood, rejected, have low self-worth, prioritize others over yourself, have always felt like a burden, and have difficulty connecting and communicating with others?
Do you want to understand the impact that your dysfunctional family, alcoholic, absent, or emotionally immature parents have had on you and your relationships?
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Has the absence of your father impacted you?
You have found yourself struggling in your relationships and have asked yourself time and time again, “What is wrong with me?” You’re either alone, you go from one relationship to the next, or you’re in a long-term, unhappy, dysfunctional relationship and are too afraid to leave. You fear abandonment at your core and you’re triggered by the slightest rejection. You put everyone else first and sacrifice your needs and desires to make others happy. This is all you’ve ever known, but you still feel taken advantage of, resentful, and angry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are sessions like?
Sessions are 50 minutes each. We will start by getting to know each other and establishing your goals for therapy. Each week, I will have a plan for our session, but because this is your time, I will honor whatever you choose to discuss on any given day. We will work collaboratively to reach your goals at your pace.
Depending on the reason you’re seeking therapy, I would ask to first talk about your childhood and relationships, but since life happens, we can always talk about current events or stressors. Sometimes, I assign “homework,” and I have had several clients read specific books that we review together. I do not require or recommend any certain length of time to be in therapy.
How do I know if therapy will work for me?
There are no guarantees that therapy with me will work for you. I will say that you will get out of this journey what you put into it. If for some reason you feel that I am not a good fit, I will strongly encourage you to continue with a new therapist, rather than write therapy off entirely.
How do we get started?
Contact me via phone or email. We will set up a free 20 minute consultation to make sure that I am a good fit for you. If you decide to move forward, I will happily add you to my calendar as soon as possible and send you the forms to fill out prior to our first session. We will meet either in person (if you’re in California) or online (if you’re in California or South Carolina) on a weekly basis.
