Individual Counseling

“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” — Peter Levine

Value honesty and sincerity, but struggle with authenticity due to fear of being judged.
Harsh inner critic
Often a rock and support for others, but can struggle with asking for help for themselves.
Frequently replaying or overanalyzing decisions, conversations, or memories.
Desire harmony and unity within relationships but find it challenging to set boundaries due to fear of being seen as rude or uncaring.
Minimize their own past hurts by comparing against worse suffering that others have endured, which leads to pushing down the emotional pain they experience.
Desire genuine relationships with others, but may struggle with trust.