We have two types of relationships: the relationship we have with ourselves, and the relationships we have with others. Ideally these relationships are supportive, loving, caring, authentic, trustworthy and positive. When you have been hurt by others, it may become more challenging to love yourself. You begin to think, “ What did I do wrong?”, or “They didn’t want me, so I’m not worth loving” When you struggle to love yourself, it further negatively impacts your relationships (also known as “emotional baggage”) and a cycle begins. It will take time and effort but you can heal, and the cycle of hurting can be broken. 

It is my privilege to help people repair their wounds and foster their true, authentic selves in therapy. Having a non-judgmental and supportive space to work through depression, anxiety, trauma and other life challenges are integral in the healing process. 

When you take the time to work through your thoughts and feelings about past hurt, you will gain the clarity and confidence to participate more fully in your life and relationships. The emotional and behavioral work isn’t always easy to do, but it is easier when you feel trust and connection with your therapist. If you are interested in seeing whether we could build a positive working therapeutic relationship together, please reach out and ask about availability. 

           As a Bay Area native resident, I acknowledge the growing disparity in income and (upon availability) I offer out-of-pocket sliding scale to teachers, college students and therapists in training. Look to cost and fees for more information.