Areas of Practice
Living life is inevitably going to come with experiencing pain. But, did you know that suffering is optional? Suffering is the interpretation or story we make up about our pain, often through negative thoughts, judgements, or beliefs. When we try to push pain away, we actually create more suffering through our resistance. It’s OK not to be OK all the time.
If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with any of the following, I’d like to help.
Areas of Practice
If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with any of the following, I’d like to help.
Living life is inevitably going to come with experiencing pain. But, did you know that suffering is optional? Suffering is the interpretation or story we make up about our pain, often through negative thoughts, judgements, or beliefs. When we try to push pain away, we actually create more suffering through our resistance. It’s OK not to be OK all the time.
Anxiety
The mind and body’s reaction to stressful, dangerous, or unfamiliar situations.
- Perfectionism
- Obsessive Compulsion Disorder
- Sports Performance
- Social Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety
Depression
A mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed; symptoms can be mild, moderate, or severe.
- Grief and Loss
- Low Self-Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
Eating Disorders
Illnesses characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. There is a pre-occupation with weight, shape, and appearance.
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Body Image Distortion
- Body Shame
- Chronic Dieting
Addiction
A complex disease that is manifested by compulsive use despite negative consequences.
- Alcoholism Dependency/Abuse
- Substance Use/Abuse
- Co-dependency
- Relationship coaching using principles of Al-Anon
Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic condition characterized by pervasive instability in mood, interpersonal relationships, self image, and behavior
- Dysregulated emotions/unstable mood
- Self-Harming Behaviors
- Poor Interpersonal Relationships
- Tremendous fear of abandonment and/or rejection
Shame Resiliency
Building resilience to shame by connecting with our authentic selves and growing meaningful relationships with other people
- Low self esteem
- People pleasing
- Perfectionism
- Negative internal dialogue
- Depression
- Anxiety
Adolescent Health and Social Development
The process of developing a sense of individuality such as personal perspectives, emotions and beliefs, separate from those of friends or family.
- Self Esteem Issues
- Peer Pressure
- Stress
- Social Media
- Bullying
- Cyber Abuse
- Parent Coaching