Relationships
Right now, I only do individual therapy but relationship issues are a very common problem that I treat. In therapy, we gain awareness of how we are being in relationships, who we are trying to be and who we are; we improve in our emotional regulation and communication; we get more purpose-driven and clear; and we deal with insecurities, wounds, and patterns, often learned in childhood. These internal changes are, in effect, interpersonal and can improve our relationships.
Purpose and Meaning
In my whole-person approach, exploration of religion, spirituality, existence, death, purpose, and meaning are very common. I don't shy away from these topics or try to get clients "back on topic" to something "more practical". These are integral to becoming who you can be, making decisions, and making a difference for yourself and others.
Depression
Clients who struggle with depression are reaching out to be understood and to share their burden, but find it difficult to find someone whom they feel understands and can handle being burdened with it. On top of that, they often struggle with shame and guilt for feeling the way that they do. In my approach to therapy, acceptance, curiousity, and bringing one's experience back into "full color" is key.
Anxiety
My approach to counseling allows clients to begin to unpack and express the thoughts and feelings that they are anxious about. By bringing those thoughts and feelings out in a safe, positive environment, there can be a reduction of the fear and anxiety attached to them and the issues and options can become clear.
Trauma
I don't treat trauma in isolation but rather treat the whole person. I feel that those with trauma, regardless of how serious, or, even, deserved it may seem to them, could benefit the most from the autonomy and whole-person approach inherent in Person-centered therapy.
