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Sunrays

“In truth, we cannot avoid the particular and run to the general and still have heart. We cannot avoid the loose stitch in our wound and run to the suffering of humanity and still have compassion. We cannot avoid the knots in our relationships and run to the broken net of social justice and still keep our care intact. Only by diving down into our own humanity, troubled and tangled as it may be, can we strengthen life on Earth.”  

Mark Nepo, “Drinking from the River of Light: The Life of Expression”

              I believe that some of us are suffering because no one ever taught us that we have a choice not to. While experiencing pain is a part being a human, long term suffering does not have to be. Life brings with it a rich and vast set of experiences which can include complex and confusing family dynamics, navigating relationships including our own relationship to our bodies, affection and sex. Death of a loved one or an animal, an end of a relationship or friendship, existential questions around who we are and what has shaped us, what our purpose(s) are in life and why we matter. For some people these existential questions and the emotions that accompany them have come closer to awareness in the face of climate change, economic, political and sociological phenomenons.
             Often these experiences can invoke anxiety in the body and emotions such as sadness, anger, apathy, bitterness and loneliness.  When we are presented with options to grow from these experiences, moving forward can often feel intimidating, confusing and lonely or leave us "lost or displaced", stuck in patterns that are keeping us from growing, or  just defeated and resigned. This is where I can come in.

 

Evidence based studies continue to reveal over the decades that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy or "depth therapy/talk therapy" is beneficial for the following areas:

Self-Awareness: One of the main goals of talk therapy is to encourage exploration  and understanding of emotions and the influence of the past on present emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Therapy can help an individual manage and express feelings more effectively, and become comfortable with the range of their emotions. This involves understanding patterns; how they have come to be and how they have evolved over time. Intellectual insight is not the same as emotional insight. This is why many intelligent and psychologically minded people can explain the reasons for their difficulties, yet their understanding does not help them overcome those difficulties.

Understanding and Changing Complex, Deep-Seated Patterns: Over the course of therapy a person can begin to see how certain patterns of development initially came to be as a way to cope, but may no longer be beneficial in their current life.

Improved Relationship Patterns: With a greater understanding of motivations, desires, fears, fantasies, dreams and day dreams individuals can begin to improve their relationship to self and their relationships with others.

 Symptom Relief: While Psychodynamic therapy focuses on understanding symptoms rather than just alleviating them, symptom relief is still an important outcome. This relief comes from addressing the root causes of the symptoms.

Improved Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence: As individuals better understand themselves and start addressing their fundamental emotional and psychological needs, they often experience an increase in self-esteem and self-confidence.

Resilience: The personal insights that are discovered in therapy can also help individuals better navigate future challenges and opportunities.

             I would like for you to use your experiences from our sessions and incorporate them into your own life allowing for you to find greater clarity in the actions you take. My intention is for you to feel safe with me in our sessions so that you can get the most out of our time together during this process.  Making the decision to begin therapy is a brave one and one that also requires a curious and patient approach to yourself and the process. ​If anything I have said here resonates with you, please contact me. I look forward to meeting you. ​ 

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