Women’s Counseling
Were you more of a “princess” or a “superhero”?
As a little girl, what was the dream you had for your life? It could have ranged from being a princess living in an enchanted castle… to being a superhero conquering evil.
The truth is that most of us are living a life that reflects a mixture of the two; it just looks completely different from what we imagined.
We welcome the “princess” role by attempting to make our home, life, and appearance look as though it came straight out of a catalog.
Most women feel pressure to be agreeable and to conform to the expectations placed on them; AND believe me… there are a lot of expectations placed on women in and around the 30004 zip code!
On the other hand, women are trying to slay all the bad things in life that might harm or bother our loved ones. Struggling children, an unhappy husband, and an unfulfilled marriage, longing for community but still feeling alone.
We certainly don’t want to rock the boat until it tips over, but how in the world are we supposed to protect our family from the storms of pain and discomfort while also trying to manage our own feelings?
So, you’re not exactly living in an enchanted castle or fighting crime. But the daily “putting on appearances” and taking care of everyone around you can be a heavy burden indeed.
At some point, we just want to yell, “ENOUGH!”
… and run away to a simpler life that doesn’t involve the constant juggling of roles and falling short in all of them.
It’s exhausting and complicated because our many roles – daughter, wife, mother, professional, and friend – are good things, but sometimes they bring about a storm of chaos in our lives. We are constantly trying to fix problems and live up to the expectations we have placed on ourselves.
Or maybe we might have just lost our sense of self along the way and are not sure how to get it back since we are being pulled in so many directions.
The intense challenges of being a woman are enough to contend with… but then you throw in living in a disappointing marriage, raising children with individual needs and challenges, coming to grips with unmet career expectations, and being sucked into the “comparison trap”…
The pressure feels as though you are walking around with boulders on your shoulders!
Take a deep breath… and have hope.
In my practice, you will be offered an ideal environment and expertise to work through your emotional challenges and build resilience to become your optimal self despite the challenges you face.
We all have patterns for how we handle stress and the uncertainty in our lives. Problems arise when these patterns cause more issues within ourselves and our loved ones. We will gently identify what patterns are happening and what purposes they are serving.
Most of this information hangs out just below the surface of consciousness, so that’s where I step in. I will help foster the “aha’’ moments where everything comes together.
I offer solutions to the complex issues you face without advice or judgment.
You can thrive no matter your current circumstances.
I know this is hard to believe, but it’s true.
It would be an honor and privilege to partner with you to help you heal and succeed in life. You will be encouraged, met with understanding and compassion, and be given a place to remove the heavy boulders you have been carrying around.
If you are feeling alone and unsupported emotionally, please don’t go another day feeling burdened.
It’s time for you to start living a life of freedom and clarity. Reach out and call me today: (678) 744-9183.