Cancer
Hearing the words "You have cancer" can be the scariest words a person can hear. I know. I heard mine in 2006, and it changed my life forever. Having a counselor who specialized in cancer was a huge benefit to me as I tried to process the myriad of emotions flooding through my mind and body. As I recovered and continued to work with this counselor, I changed the course of my life from business and science to a mission of helping others who are facing devastating illness or even death. I understand much of what you are feeling and can help. I am also here to offer support to family members and loved ones who are experiencing their own set of emotions, fears, and hopes. Together we will help you through this.
Addictions
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Perhaps you are feeling like you are drinking a little too much, or other people are telling you "to take it easy." Or maybe you find yourself making up stories to justify taking that extra pain pill or two. Does life sometimes feel just a bit out of control or disappointing? I know those feelings. More than 35 years ago, I found myself drinking before the party, then well after everyone went home, then just a little shot of Kahlua in my morning coffee, or getting a really bad headache that might be relieved with a couple of extra codeine pills; ultimately wondering how my car ended up parked on the front lawn.
Perhaps today, you are able to control how much you drink or use and how often, and maybe you just have some concerns. The fact is that usually, our drinking or drug use is just one symptom of some ongoing issues. If you are looking for answers to similar experiences or even very unique ones, there is a solution, and recovery is possible. Mindful Therapy is a great place to start.
Anxiety
Are you one of those people who worry about everything? Is your mind constantly racing, usually in circles and very often with negative ideas? I can help you learn new ways to redirect or rechannel that chattering mind. Many of us never really learned the skills needed to calm an overactive mind. That is what Mindful Therapy is all about. We will help you learn skills that work for you. Learning how to live your life with intention, purpose, and presence is difficult but worth every second we put into it. My job is to help you create more of the life you want to be living, free from that constant negative chatter.