There’s nothing you need to “fix”.
As counterintuitive as it may seem, perpetually trying to “fix” yourself is likely contributing to your pain more than your growth. It’s easy to fall into a perpetual cycle of self-criticism, judgement, listlessness, burnout…exacerbated by endless attempts to tame or stop the impulses that drive it. A new approach can help break the cycle of pain; an approach that honors the pieces that you’ve tried so hard to fix.
When each part of the self is given space to be heard and understood, rather than diminished or avoided, tension eases, a greater sense of clarity emerges, a path forward reveals itself. Through this process, self-trust grows as conflicting needs become a cohesive whole, instead of continuing to tear you apart. You begin to see your inner world as a thriving ecosystem, not a war zone. You begin to see yourself deeply rather than critically. In this system, synthesis and peace are possible.
I often pull from a combination of Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Critical Rites-of-Passage work to help clients harmonize those neglected, avoided, or vilified pieces of themselves that simply wish to be seen & loved. We are all worthy of being valued in our totality, and when we are witnessed in our wholeness by another, the outcome is truly healing. To learn more, read about the blend of modalities I use by clicking here.