Brighter days
are ahead
As we go through life we may encounter stumbling blocks that can make us feel
unhappy or stressed, such as crises, losses, illnesses, conflicts, crossroads or life
changes. Without knowing the cause, we may feel anxious, panicked, worthless,
sad, hopeless, insecure, burned out, empty, stressed, angry or unable to enjoy life.
We may react in an emotionally or behaviorally volatile manner. Perhaps we engage
in repetitive behaviors and ruminative thoughts, or avoid social contact. We may
have difficulty or feel trapped in our relationship, work, or physical symptoms
without seeing a way out. Or, we may simply want to know ourselves better or feel
more alive.
Family or friends may be there to help or offer a listening ear, but this may not
make an ongoing difference in how we feel or relate. We may feel alone and
think there is nobody to turn to. We may resort to food, drugs, alcohol, or other
solutions that might make us feel better in the short run, but do not yield an actual
solution to the problem or deeper issue we are trying to get away from.
Psychotherapy is a treatment that seeks to alleviate psychological suffering in the
context of a positive working relationship. It provides an opportunity to look at
one’s inner and outer ways of being, or “automatic” ways of operating to create
greater self-understanding and clarity, develop more effective approaches, and
thereby improve one’s quality of life and feel better about oneself.
There is no magic pill or magic cure. Sometimes issues can be resolved in one or
only a few sessions, and sometimes psychotherapy takes a long time.
Please refer to the following services page for a more in depth look at my approach
and issues that can be helped. I am happy to answer questions by phone, video
call, or meet with you in person to explore how I can best help you. I also offer
online/telephone counseling for expatriates overseas.
Working knowledge of French and Portuguese