You’re not feeling like yourself and that’s tremendously frustrating.

Perhaps there have been specific situations that have not gone your way or you feel like you’ve failed in an important endeavor. It may feel arduous to pull yourself out of frequent bouts of rumination. Or maybe you’ve noticed a more gradual decline in mood and motivation and you’re looking for more clarity on what’s contributed to the current emotional landscape and the urge to withdraw. Perhaps you’re finding it impossible to be fully present with the people around you or in your own experience.

I conceptualize anxiety and depression to be on a continuum, with some sufferers spending more time on one end or the other, and others moving between the two poles at different time points. Maybe you’re noticing you cycle between feeling anxious or on edge and down or stuck regularly. We’ll work together to target your specific challenges and continue to adapt strategies as needed.

I believe in examining all domains of life and understanding the key contributors to a lack of balance.  We’ll look closely at your daily activities, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress reduction practices, and social engagement. I frequently utilize behavioral activation techniques and integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills in my work with clients suffering from depression. I emphasize regular investment in activities that provide a sense of meaning and contentment. I prioritize taking incremental steps towards reconnecting with true yourself and what makes you feel most fulfilled, acknowledging progress invariably along the way.   

When typical activities feel taxing or you find yourself feeling fatigued or distracted throughout the day, it’s particularly difficult to take the step to reach out and ask for help. Maybe it seems like inaction or feelings of dejection or a sense of loss will persist indefinitely. It’s okay that you’re having difficulty envisioning the pathway forward right now. Let’s begin the process together.