Gentle, compassionate, trauma-informed therapy
For growing a deeper relationship with yourself
INDIVIDUAL ADULTS | COUPLES
ONLINE IN CA, IN PERSON IN ORINDA
Live More Authentically
Between how we’re socialized and early life experiences, it can be difficult to know what we want, how we feel, accept ourselves, and communicate our needs. We can become disconnected from ourselves and our values, contributing to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Whatever has gotten in the way of getting to know yourself and living more authentically, it is possible to feel more connection and peace with who you are, to have more ease in your life. You can cultivate self-acceptance and trust in yourself. Instead, many of the strategies we use, like perfectionism, people pleasing, and masking, do the opposite, leading to greater disconnection from the self and overwhelm. Life will always have its difficulties, and we may always encounter some of our old shame, anxiety, and depression, but we can learn how to be our own secure base, providing the safety, and kind support needed to effectively navigate what comes our way.
LOW SELF-ESTEEM
Develop a kinder and more loving relationship with yourself- the type of relationship you want to return to. Change your relationship to shame and the inner-critic, cultivating self-compassion and self-acceptance.
COUPLES THERAPY
We all desire to feel seen, understood, and deeply connected, and yet this can be the most difficult in our partnerships, with life stressors and the wounding that occurs over time. Couples therapy is an opportunity to build something new.
BOUNDARIES
It can be hard to balance our needs with the needs of others, especially when it has been unsafe to do so, we don’t trust ourselves to know what we need, or we chronically feel guilty. Codependency, difficulty with boundaries, and people pleasing, often stems from previous relational trauma. Let me support you in getting to know your needs, and showing up more authentically.
ANXIETY/DEPRESSION
Anxiety and depression are painful experiences in this life, and yet how we respond, often through avoidance or harshness towards ourselves, creates more suffering. Cultivate more flexible ways of responding that connect you back to your life and yourself.
I’m Miriam, welcome, I’m so glad you’ve arrived!
People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are. - Carl Rogers
Beginning therapy and looking inwards can be scary and overwhelming, which is why a stance of being non-judgmental, approachable, accepting, and gentle, is central to how I work.
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GET IN TOUCH
I understand you may have questions about this process and whether I’m a good fit for you, I think that’s important too. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me to get your questions answered and learn more about how we can work together.
