“Pray more.” “Stop dwelling on the past.” “Just ignore the thoughts.” Maybe you’ve heard some version of this when you’ve tried to explain what you’re going through. But what happens when you’ve tried, and you’re still struggling? Maybe something from the past still impacts you years later, or you're troubled by thoughts you're ashamed to admit, even to yourself. From the outside, you may even seem like you have it together, but on the inside you're exhausted and ashamed. I specialize in depth-oriented work that goes beneath the surface to look at how your experiences have shaped you, the patterns that have developed over time, and what keeps them going. When appropriate, I also use exposure-based work to address fears and avoidance more directly, and offer optional spiritual integration for individuals of faith. Starting therapy can be difficult, especially when what brings you in is complicated, painful, or hard to put into words. You don’t need to know exactly where to begin or what needs to change. If what I've written resonates, I encourage you to reach out.