So much of how we feel, think, and react is based in unconscious processes and patterns that are just trying their best to keep us safe. When we can't see or understand these processes, we can feel stuck in the same (often self-defeating or distressing) patterns. By understanding these patterns and, in time, appreciating them, we open up an incredible capacity to change and choose a different way of being.

Therapy is rarely a "quick fix" or "feel better" option; it's more often an uncomfortable and reflective process that progresses in non-linear ways. At the exact same time, it's often a tremendous relief to release heavy emotions and have someone truly see, appreciate, and validate you. Progress can be both hard and deeply liberating!