PSYCHOTHERAPY
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS MODEL
Heaviness and burdened feeling for so long that it feels like it is a part of you
Manipulated and lied to by those closest to you and find it hard to trust
Low self-worth because of what you were told about yourself in the past by those you loved
Desire love and connection, but you push others away because you are angry and reactive
Wearing a mask
Compartmentalize your feelings
Don’t have time to intentionally face your feelings
The “strong one”, pushing past the pain
Can’t afford to “breakdown”; people depend on me
Shame and guilt from your past
You may be feeling disconnected
People do not understand you & this causes you pain
Loop of negative thinking
Losing sleep
Loss of peace
Need clarity about what to do
Lost yourself somewhere along the way and can’t find your way back
Something is “wrong with me”; why can’t I get it together like everybody else
In this therapy space we are intentional about your healing. This is your time; you are encouraged to take off your mask. You don’t have to pretend here; we are all human beings. We will begin by asking, “what do you feel you need?”. You will set your intention. This way you will know when your goal is met. You will learn how to sit with your emotions (without judgment); we work to help you become bigger; big enough to sit with strong emotions, in a mature way. You will learn to listen to yourself and in turn, gain clarity.
As you tell your story you may choose to release some old thinking and develop new ideas that serve you. I act as a support and guide to you. You may be going through or have survived the deepest of hurt and feel a great deal of pain but, I hold space for all of you. I will model maturity and compassion. You will learn to sit with your feelings without being overtaken.
UNBURDENING results in feeling light; it is courageous and freeing. Clients begin to share their story and work with “blocked” places inside of them, they become clear on who they are and where they stand. They begin to see other with more compassion and understanding.
UNBURDENING brings clarity so we are not as easily manipulated; no one can tell you who and what you are not because you have seen your darkest places and memories; you have faced the truth. You have witnessed yourself and sat with the good, the bad and the ugly.
This WORK is not always easy, but it can be light. It takes courage. You show up for yourself because you are tired and ready to heal. You will be more able to sit with your difficult feelings. You can become your own trusted friend.