My offering is a self-compassionate, calm, and grounded presence. I can help you work through the challenges that some of these questions below may bring up for you.
Is an inner critic inside of you constantly beating you down and telling you that you aren’t good enough?
Do you feel stuck, as if your own thoughts and beliefs about yourself are holding you back?
Have you found yourself in the midst of a lifestyle that's no longer serving you?
Do you feel that you have reached a certain point of external success that you thought would make you happy, but find that on the inside you are still hurting?
Do you want help processing trauma so that you can learn how to regain a sense of safety in your body, heart and soul?
Have you noticed that you often feel that you are somehow bad or there is something wrong with you?
I’m here to remind you that we don’t have to believe all our thoughts. Our minds often tell us harsh, negative messages that evolved out of coping strategies from childhood. It is possible to change and gain more loving self-acceptance and kindness towards ourselves. Our culture tells us that goal achievement, power, and money will lead us to happiness. I’m here to say that life is about living our values, touching into our deepest authenticity, finding intrinsic meaning, and creating connections with others. I’m here to help you learn how to be kind to yourself, as there is hope and possibility for everyone.
Counseling can help you get in touch with your deepest feelings, find your inner authority, process difficult feelings and experiences, and move forward towards the life of your dreams. No one should have to walk the journey of life alone. I can help support you, as you move your life forward. My focus is on working with women and those in the LGBTQ+, immigrant and BIPOC populations. I am here to support those who feel stuck, down, or stagnant in their lives. I utilize a trauma-informed lens which places an emphasis on asking someone what happened to them as opposed to what’s wrong with them. I specialize in bringing the inner critic and other parts to consciousness so that we can choose awareness and gain a sense of choice, while also bolstering our compassionate inner voice. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices. As a yoga teacher, I also bring in calming breathing techniques and other somatic practices that can help to calm the nervous system. I prioritize focusing on the mind-body connection.
I currently have a private counseling practice, Kinder to Yourself Counseling, and you are welcome to reach out to me for a free 15 minute phone call to see if we are a good fit via my contact page.