Counseling that provides relief quickly
Anxiety and stress can come in many forms. Sometimes it is just a sense that you are not the person you used to be. Other times you can figure out what is bothering you but you feel uncertain how to deal with it. We tend to think that anxiety and depression only happen to us when something bad has happened such as death or divorce but in fact, anxiety and depression can happen to us during happy times as well - marriage, having a baby, graduating from school. It has more to do with life transitions, uncertainty and being overwhelmed rather than the actual life event. In fact sometimes it is those "happy" times that can trigger anxiety or depression because we are told or feel like we should be happy but that is not what we are feeling inside.
I want you to know that there is hope. I specialize in helping people figure out what is causing their sadness, panic or stress and together we develop a plan so that you can feel better.
Understanding why this is happening to you
The first goal in our work together will be to establish safety and trust. My goal in listening to your situation is to offer you a place where you can talk freely without being judged. We establish a pace that you are comfortable with and work towards setting goals that you want to meet. Understanding what may be causing your anxiety or stress is only important in figuring out how that might contribute or undermine your ability to meet your goals. Although we may spend some time understanding why this is happening to you, we will spend most of our time meeting your goals.
My style is warm, grounded and real. I work with adults and children in a respectful and compassionate way to meet each person's individual needs.
Get the right help for your specific needs
Many of life's everyday experiences can cause anxiety. Whether it is being a new mom, coping with adolescence, finances or intense fear the right counseling can provide you with relief. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety for people looking for help in these areas:
Whether you are a new mom or a mom with older children, the stress associated with motherhood is at times overwhelming.
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. However, it is also one of the most difficult. The media tends to focus on extremely negative cases of how difficult mothering is or rather when mothers really cannot take care of their children. What isn't talked about are the normal yet difficult times mothers go through on a regular basis. Whether you have small children or grown children counseling can provide you with relief and help you find "your old self" that may seem lost at times during motherhood. To read more, click here
Adolescence is a difficult time in life. It is both difficult for the one going through it and for those caring for those going through it. This is not new news to anyone. In today's world of technology and independence it can seem like it is even more difficult. Are your teenage boys different from your teenage girls in how they react to situations? Are the girls overly focused, anxious and keeping to themselves? Are the boys carefree yet not completing their homework? To read more, click here
Money is more than dollars and cents. Financial anxiety is very common among individuals and couples, especially in today's economy. Financial anxiety can be defined as excessive worry about money to the point where it affects your everyday activity and functioning or creates tension or stress in your relationships.
Most financial anxiety is rooted in our feelings and emotions about money that were created during childhood. Those feelings and emotions directly affect how we interact with money as adults. This can create difficulty for us both individually and in relationships.
Whether you are more of a spender or a saver, it can help to understand how you came to interact with money the way that you do and why it is causing difficulty in your life. To read more, click here
Many common everyday aspects of life can and frequently do illicit fear in us. Many common fears include the fear of bridges, snakes, spiders, dogs and public speaking. During treatment we will spend some time talking through what is bothering you in my office and if appropriate we will go to an actual setting that may be the basis of your fear. Whenever possible, the most successful anxiety treatments are when clients can gain confidence to face their fears in real life ways. Again, this would only happen at your own pace and in a safe manner. Many therapists do all their work in an office setting but I believe strongly in working with clients in the best and most helpful environments. To read more, click here
Affordable and Helpful Lafayette Psychotherapy
I offer an affordable sliding scale to meet the needs of many clients. My intention is to make therapy affordable and accessible to anyone who may benefit from my services. I strongly believe that finances should not be a barrier to counseling.