Therapy for Anxious Overachievers and Low-Motivated Underachievers (In-person and Online)
Do you find yourself caught between being an anxious overachiever or a low-motivated underachiever? Are you constantly feeling restless, overwhelmed, or exhausted? Anxiety and depression, though different in their symptoms, can both take a significant toll on your mind and body, leaving you feeling stuck and drained.
As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with limiting beliefs about themselves—beliefs that often drive perfectionism, procrastination, or avoidance. These patterns can create a cycle of self-doubt and dissatisfaction that feels hard to break.
My approach to working with anxiety and depression includes:
Restoring the mind-body connection through awareness and grounding practices
Learning effective coping strategies to better manage symptoms/patterns
Building the capacity to face what feels overwhelming or avoidant
Understanding and healing the limiting beliefs driving avoidant patterns and creating supportive new beliefs
Whether you’re striving for success but feel burnt out or holding back because you’re unsure where to start, therapy can provide a safe space to explore what’s holding you back and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Therapy for Family of Origin Issues and Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Do you feel like your past is preventing you from moving forward? Are you seeking to build a healthier relationship with yourself?
Family-of-origin issues and unresolved childhood trauma often lie at the root of anxiety, depression, and limiting beliefs. It’s challenging to separate your relationship with yourself from the experiences that shaped you as a child. These early dynamics can leave lasting impressions, influencing how you navigate relationships, self-worth, and life’s challenges.
Working on family-of-origin issues includes:
Understanding family dynamics and unmet emotional needs
Grieving for what you did not receive but deserved
Identifying childhood survival strategies and recognizing how they no longer serve you
Solidifying new beliefs and creating actionable plans for continuous inner mothering
Art Therapy Program (In-person)
Program title: Mapping the Relationship
I provide a five-week art therapy program for those who want to explore and build a healthier relationship dynamic, such as between children and their parents, between siblings, and within couples. Relating to the self, experiencing others, receiving and giving affection, communicating, and respecting boundaries within relationships will be explored and discussed. This conversation will be illustrated and expressed in a creative map format. Art materials will be provided.
Dates and times: Your choice of five consecutive weeks during office hours. Each session will last 90 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
-How many sessions do I need?
The number of sessions depends on your individual needs and goals. For those seeking short-term therapy, I recommend starting with 5-8 sessions to gauge progress or achieve your immediate goals. Longer-term therapy may be more appropriate for deeper or ongoing challenges.
-How do I know if I am a good fit with the therapist?
I suggest trying 2-3 sessions to see if our connection feels right. Therapy is a personal experience, and it's important that you feel comfortable with my approach, personality, and values. I encourage open communication, so please share your thoughts, and we can adjust to better meet your needs.
-What is your rate?
My rate is $165 per 50-minute session. I have a sliding fee scale for those with financial concerns. Please contact me for more information.
-Can I still benefit from art therapy when I am not artistic?
Absolutely! Art therapy doesn’t require artistic talent. In fact, clients who may initially feel they aren’t suited for art therapy often experience powerful breakthroughs, as they can express themselves more freely without the interference of learned skills. This process can lead to insights and realizations that might be more difficult to access through talk therapy alone.