I believe that most people who seek therapy are struggling in their relationships — with others and ultimately with themselves. When we're stuck, we can feel a range of emotions, such as anxiety, sadness, fear, anger, and hopelessness.

Throughout our lives, we're always doing our best to adapt to our environment. We develop different ways to cope with distress and protect ourselves from further pain. Yet, the strategies that have served us well in the past often stop working at some point. Then we can find ourselves confused, overwhelmed, and struggling with an emptiness we can't fill.

It can be scary to let go of the strategies we use! What will things look like without them? Who will I be without them? Therapy is a place to explore these questions, to get to know the parts of ourselves that created those original strategies, and to learn how to move forward differently, with greater choice and freedom.

My approach is not focused on fixing you or finding solutions to your problems. It's okay if that style doesn't fit with you. Many kinds of therapy can be healing. Ultimately, how comfortable you feel with a therapist is the most important thing. Try a few out and then trust your instincts.