Therapy for Healing and Growth

Therapy in Pleasanton

Have you tried to get help before, but to no avail?

Do you feel burnt out from trying everything from mindfulness to meditation to self-care? 

Are you a survivor of trauma and haven’t been able to heal?

Are you afraid that nothing will work?

I understand that going to therapy is difficult, especially when you’ve already tried it or tried other types of self-care practices that didn’t work. But together, we can find a way out of this darkness.

One of the areas I specialize in is couples counseling. If you’re struggling to feel like you’re good enough in relationships or connected to your partner but are having romantic issues and feel unimportant, I see you. Sometimes, when people have gone through traumatic experiences, it can affect their relationships.

You may feel anxious all the time. Perhaps you’re a perfectionist and feel that there’s only one right way to do things. If you’re in survival mode, you’re not really living.

I work with people who are:

• Struggling to heal from past trauma

• Feeling overwhelmed

• Wearing a mask to hide the hurt they feel

• Taking on the role of people-pleaser to make up for the pain they’re in

You can’t solve all of your mental health challenges on your own. It’s ok to need help to heal past hurts and mend deep wounds. 

Many of my clients are healing from childhood abuse and trauma that result in relationship problems. I want to help you connect to your partner, trust yourself, reduce worry, and decrease depression and anxiety.

I know you value your family and loved ones, but when you’ve gone through a traumatic experience, it can be difficult to identify your own values apart from your family and significant other. You might be confused about who you are – you want to be a good person but don’t feel like you can achieve that.

My goal for you is to find safety and acceptance with yourself. I want you to feel worthy of love and support. You’re not broken, despite what you may think about yourself. We need to rewrite the narrative that says you’re damaged to one that validates your self-worth.

There is hope – you can have a fulfilling life and be mentally healthy, you just need a little help from someone on the outside. You’re not alone. I’m here to walk with you on this journey.

Why Choose Me as Your Therapist in Pleasanton

Life is hard. And if you’ve gone through trauma or are struggling with your relationship, life can sometimes feel nearly impossible.

I understand these struggles – I work with many people as a therapist in Pleasanton who are fighting themselves every day just to get by. If you have a difficult time with boundaries or feel like you’re not enough, I’m here to help you increase your self-esteem and see your self-worth.

You might feel disconnected from your life, but that doesn’t have to be your reality forever. Together we’ll uncover ways to manage the hurt and overwhelm you feel. I can help you manage work stress and the need to feel competent.

I’m here to help you feel safe, get unstuck, and eventually find a way to love yourself. Therapy can be a difficult journey, but it’s one that we’ll take together.

Through therapy in Pleasanton I can help you if you feel:

• Broken

• Stuck

• Unable to make the changes you want to make

• Frustrated with yourself

• Stressed all the time

• Unable to like yourself

• Emotionally unsafe

These are just feelings that come and go. No feelings last forever. You’ll learn to process your emotions so they don’t overwhelm you. We’ll work on how to allow the feelings to be felt, expressed, and then how to move on from them.

 What to Expect in Sessions

When you work with me, you’ll get therapy sessions tailored to your unique needs, because no two people are alike. My style is collaborative and I’ll guide you towards finding coping skills to help you outside of our sessions and beyond our time working together.

I’ve got you, I see you, and I understand that recovering from trauma or dealing with relationship problems is a difficult road. Together we’ll work to decrease your anxiety and depression, strengthen your bond with your partner, regulate your nervous system, reduce worry, and learn how to trust yourself.

I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and therapy for trauma. I know just how hard you’re trying to keep it all together, but you can’t do it all yourself. 

I don’t judge – I am warm, compassionate, and understanding. You’ve got a lot going on, and I want you to give yourself a break! We’ll work together in a safe space to find hope and heal.

In therapy in Pleasanton, CA you’ll learn to trust yourself and find safety within your own body and environment. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.