It’s true, life can be painful and even very unfair.  Our relationships might be struggling, our work may feel far more stressful than engaging and we may be down on ourselves.

We may have any number of emotions....

Unfortunately, we do not always know how to experience these uncomfortable emotions and show up as our best selves at work or in our personal relationships.  In school we spend time learning math, science and geography, but we don’t receive formal education on processing emotions. What we know we learn from our parents, our siblings, and our friends.

Sometimes we employ helpful strategies to cope (e.g. seeking support from friends, exercising, and journaling).  However, we often stuff these feelings away and lean on strategies that are not so effective (e.g. drinking, overworking, shopping, overeating, over-analyzing, and binging on social media or Netflix). These strategies serve a purpose, but their soothing effect is fleeting and they can prevent us from living an intentional life of purpose and joy.  

Therapy may help you cope with difficult emotions and live the life you have imagined. The following outlines some of what is possible with therapy:

• Learn tools to cope with difficult emotions

• Learn to accept your whole self

• Uncover your best, confident self

• Learn how to effectively communicate your feelings

• Strengthen your relationship with friends, loved ones, and coworkers

Throughout this process, my hope is that you will learn to trust, that like all humans, you are worthy.  Further, you possess great potential to grow and live your life from a place of balance, gratitude, wholeness, confidence, and compassion.