ANXIETY COUNSELING IN SPRINGFIELD AND ONLINE ACROSS OREGON
You don’t have to do this alone.
A refuge for your anxious, grieving, or exhausted soul.
Your inner critic is loud and getting louder: “You’re not good enough and never will be.”
It’s exhausting being the one who manages it all—especially when so much of what you do is never seen or acknowledged by others. You wish your partner would show some sort of appreciation for how you keep all the plates spinning. Is everyone else just living in this fairytale while you magically make everything happen?
If only you could slow down and not think about what has to be done today, tomorrow, and the next day, over and over again. It’s hard to get out of this cycle of worry and anxiety in your head. You might be trying to hide everything from your kids, but you know it’s affecting them.
The littlest things are setting you off—it all bubbles inside until you explode like a volcano. You didn’t mean to and you never want to, but it keeps happening and every time you feel so defeated and terrible. Your mind keeps finding more and more fuel to put yourself down with, filling your head with doubts, self-blame, and guilt.
On top of it all, something might have happened out of the blue that turned your life upside down—like a divorce, an affair, or the loss of a loved one and you’re thinking, “Honestly, how much more can I take?” Nothing you’ve done before to cope seems to be working and you’re looking for some sort of relief from this chaos.
It’s hard to take the time to “relax” or do “self-care” when your life feels like it’s falling apart.
My approach
I’m here as your lifeline.
You don’t have to “just deal with it.” This is a safe space to bring all your worries and concerns—whatever you need help with—to the table. I’m here to validate you in your feelings, walk with you on your path of healing, and support you in your pain.
In therapy, I’ll encourage you to challenge your own negative thoughts and beliefs through things like journaling, meditating, and mindfulness practices. It’s important to understand that our culture often places unrealistic expectations on women, especially moms.
This is not a “you” problem. Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs out there and it’s not wrong—or your fault—to feel this way.
I’ve always been creative in my approach, so together we’ll use art and other expressive outlets to process your grief, discover yourself, and help you feel empowered in your goals. You don’t have to be an artist—this creative expression is more about the process rather than the actual product. I also believe in the power of music, so I’ll encourage you to find and listen to songs that are meaningful to you and find a way to incorporate those into your healing journey.
Some of the other methods I use…
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CBT helps identify and challenge negative thought patterns, teaching practical coping skills to manage anxiety and navigate difficult life transitions with self-compassion and understanding.
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EMDR utilizes bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories or experiences, reducing their emotional impact and teaching coping mechanisms.
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DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and coping strategies.
Turn self-blame into self-care.
“I shouldn’t burden others with my problems.”
“Sharing helps others understand & support me.”
“I don’t deserve to take a break until I finish everything.”
“Taking breaks is essential for my well-being & I deserve to rest.”
“I can’t believe I let everyone down.”
“I’m doing my best & it’s okay to ask for support when I need it.”
“I always mess things up. I’m such a failure.”
“Mistakes happen & I can learn from them.”
Even in the darkest of times, we can find moments of joy…
if we remember to look for them.
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A life change is when you’re entering uncharted territory. The scenery of your life starts to look different, the challenges are new, and you're not entirely sure where the road will lead you.
This includes things like:
A divorce
The loss of a loved one
An affair
Parenting a troubled teenager
Chronic medical conditions
Moving
Retiring
Returning to work or college as a parent
Coming out of a high-demand religion
Birth or adoption of a child
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Anxiety looks different for a lot of people. If you often feel overwhelmed by worry, have trouble relaxing, or experience physical symptoms like a racing heart, tightness in your chest or trouble breathing, you might be dealing with anxiety.
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Most life changes are very stressful and overwhelming. Many of them can unsettle any type of security you felt like you had and this upheaval can make anxiety worse or lead to new anxious symptoms. This can affect your day-to-day life and make it hard to function, especially if you’re on the path toward healing and finding relief from what happened.
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Grief isn’t just due to the loss of a loved one, it can show up with any type of life transition—even things that are positive. Grief is a way of our body and mind adjusting to what once was and what life looks like now. If you’re feeling some sort of grief, it can show up in different ways that are specific to you. I’m here to help you navigate all the things that you’re feeling related to that grief.