Why Therapy?

Challenges with Daily Living

When adverse life experiences happen to you, the ability to take care of yourself in daily life can become demanding. It might be difficult to hold down a job or even take a shower and brush your teeth. Much of your day can either feel like it will never end, or you discover you have zoned out and have no idea what you even did. Various medical problems may develop, including chronic pain, fatigue, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular issues, and many others, adding to the burden of getting through the day. The idea of therapy might feel like “one more thing” you have to do, and you have no energy to do it with. With a trauma-informed therapist on your team, you can begin to heal in a way that you may not expect possible right now. Counseling could lead to improved health, a lightening of weight off your shoulders, and clarity of mind.

Emotional Dysregulation

Having difficulty managing your emotions—as well as the behaviors and thoughts associated with those emotions—can be overwhelming. You may believe you’re feeling one way, and then, in the next moment, a switch flips, leaving you with no idea what just happened or why you're suddenly experiencing things differently. This can lead to impulsive reactions and further distress, often inducing feelings of guilt or shame, depending on how you respond in the moment. At other times, you may feel nothing at all. You might describe this as being numb or experiencing a complete absence of emotion. Finding a professional who can help you understand what’s happening in your body—and teach you how to identify and navigate these experiences—can go a long way toward fostering greater stability and a deeper connection to the world around you.

Relationship Struggles

Do you ever wonder why you desire relationships with others, yet at the same time feel safer being alone and relying only on yourself? Maybe you have a pattern of not maintaining long-term friendships, struggle to get along with co-workers, or even find yourself in conflict with total strangers. You might feel like no one truly understands you—that people do not know the “real you”—and if they did, they would not want to be around you. At times, it feels like you are working so hard to keep relationships going, and no matter what you do, say, or how you act, it seems like you cannot “do it right.” Each time you believe you have “failed,” it becomes that much harder to try again. Understanding where these beliefs come from and learning why you react the way you do is something that can be achieved with the right support. This can lead to stronger connections, greater ease in relationships, and a deeper sense of enjoyment with others.