I did the whole therapy thing for over a decade. A decade!
I tried to talk my way through my problems, insecurities, negative beliefs about myself, and the world.
It tremendously helped me get through some tough times. Having that consistent, supportive, trustworthy figure offered me hope and comfort. I would not be where I am without it.
And then I tried a short-term therapy known as EMDR therapy.
I made more progress in 3 sessions than in years of therapy.
Specifically, in the underlying feelings of shame, doubt, and feeling like an imposter, that no amount of talk therapy, CBT, or DBT could get rid of (all of which I am trained in, too!).
After the first session, I no longer felt upset, triggered, or demeaned when I thought of traumatic childhood memories.
After the second session, I understood why I have this – very illogical – feeling of not being good enough.
After the third session, I started to reprocess that negative belief and see that actually, not only am I good enough, I’m pretty freaking awesome. (Note: I would use another word if I could…)
Sometimes things are lodged in our unconscious minds, and we can’t think our way out of them.
So that’s why I shifted to become specialized in highly efficient research-supported interventions, which:
- Help you better understand yourself
- Counter the effects of stress and burnout
- Feel more self-compassionate and empowered
- Stop or reduce unhealthy habits and addictions
- Learn concrete strategies to manage future challenges
Therapy isn’t just me sitting there listening to you.
And it’s not me just telling you what to do.
It’s an investment where we work together to resolve the underlying issues…so you can spend your time and money elsewhere.
