Therapy with Dana

Typically my clients are experiencing some combination of the following:

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Perfectionism or people-pleasing behaviors

Feeling like an outsider or like no one understands them

Difficulty coping with events or life circumstances

An existential crisis including loss of faith, purpose, or loss of a loved one

Feeling weighed down by a general sense of unhappiness and/or anxiety

Difficulty making and keeping meaningful relationships

Automatic behaviors that are causing problems in their lives and relationships

You're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or empath

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In our work together, we'll start with what's bothering you and work on clarifying your needs and resolving your distress. Often, as we begin to unpack the problem, unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaving arise and give us clues about what is happening under the surface to complicate your life. 

 

Most of the time, individuals aren't aware that there are deeper issues contributing to their unhappiness, but there are almost always underlying beliefs or behavioral patterns adopted in response to hurtful or unsafe life circumstances that complicate the way we respond to our circumstances and the people in our lives. When we are able to increase awareness of these underlying issues, we create an opportunity for healing and space to make choices that are aligned with your values instead of automatically responding and recreating the same patterns or behaviors. As a result, you'll discover your true self and increase your sense of self-compassion, while also making choices that feel more authentic and life-giving.