Feelings can be complicated or contradictory, leaving us with not enough (or too many!) words.

Conflict is healthy and normal. Lack of conflict resolution skills and low distress tolerance can make conflict feel overwhelming. Therapy can help you improve your tolerance and conflict skills.

I often hear: “I WANT to express my feelings but I have no idea where to start.” Relatable. I can help you add more coping skills to your arsenal to help you learn how to express your feelings, strengthen your conflict skills, and assert boundaries with ease.

Let’s get one thing straight: there is no single job harder than parenting. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it’s rewarding and we love our kids but damn is it complicated. At times it’s easier to push down your feelings and needs in service to your family. Longterm internalizing can actually be harmful for you, your partner, and your kids.

If we didn’t learn how to emotionally regulate as children, it won’t come natural as adults…especially if we were raised in dysfunctional and/or alcoholic families. If you experienced ongoing chaos, stress, or trauma as a child it’s likely you may have symptoms associated with PTSD. These symptoms, also known as trauma responses, can become barriers to expressing emotions, relationships and living authentically.

Sexual violence not only hurts our bodies, but also our relationships. Point blank, our society often silences survivors which in turn leads us to silence ourselves. Therapy can help.