THERAPY FOR ADULTS

As children, we’re taught to choose “what we want to be when we grow up,” as if our lives will become static and stable once we become adults. The reality, of course, is that life is about transitions. Sometimes they bring joy or growth — such as from new relationships or professional advancements. Other times they bring grief or stress — from things such as loss, disability, and career or family responsibilities. 

Our first response is often to try to deal with these emotions by suppressing them and “soldiering on.”  But this can lead them to show up in unhealthy, addictive behaviors that can negatively affect all corners of our life. Addiction isn’t limited to substance abuse; it includes any behavior we become dependent on to an unhealthy degree, such as food, shopping, exercise, cell phone, porn, aggression, workaholism, sex, a need for constant social interaction to avoid being alone with our thoughts and emotions, etc. I offer addiction help (or even “exploration,” for those unsure of whether they want to make a change) without the religion and strict regimen that often accompany traditional programs.

I also help individuals work through existential crises: Those vague questions in the corner of your mind of “Is this as happy as I’m ever going to be?” or “Is this all there is for me?” I help individuals clarify what really matters to them, then work together to bring that meaning into their current life in tangible ways.