Introspective Counseling (she/her)

Do you find yourself pushing your feelings down? Does your life seem okay on the surface, but you feel sad and hopeless on the inside? Are you suffering from a lack of motivation and loss of interest in the things you love?

We live in a crazy, stressed-out world that teaches us to go, go, and go at all times. Competition is the name of the game—everyone is always trying to one-up each other with nicer houses, happier relationships, and higher-paying jobs.

When you’re dealing with anxiety, you may suffer from panic attacks, sleepless nights, fatigue and low energy. Perhaps you struggle with perfectionism—nothing you do is ever good enough for your high standards. Regardless of your accomplishments, all you can think about is how you “should” be living and how your life doesn’t measure up to that. As a result, you may feel restless, irritable, and deeply unsatisfied with who you are.

There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship, despite what your social media feed might suggest. Two people bring different expectations into a relationship and it’s virtually impossible to see eye-to-eye on every issue. Conflict is inevitable. That’s why the key is not avoiding conflict, but preparing for it. The question is not “How do we get rid of conflict?” but “How do we manage conflict in a way that’s healthy?”

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that allows us to develop a better awareness of ourselves and our surroundings. Through these coping mechanisms, we get a sense of our mental, physical, and emotional state. When many people think of mindfulness, they consider yoga, grounding, deep breathing, and so on. However, mindfulness is more than yoga and breathing. It’s a present state of acknowledging where you are in the moment so you can assess what you need.

ACT therapy focuses on being fully present, acknowledging our values, finding meaning in life, and being mindful through every step we take. The point isn’t to ignore them but find a better way to deal with them and find radical acceptance of even the most difficult situations. One of the most meaningful aspects of ACT therapy that separates it from other therapies is its focus on mindfulness as a healthy coping mechanism.

ACT therapy focuses on being fully present, acknowledging our values, finding meaning in life, and being mindful through every step we take. The point isn’t to ignore them but find a better way to deal with them and find radical acceptance of even the most difficult situations. One of the most meaningful aspects of ACT therapy that separates it from other therapies is its focus on mindfulness as a healthy coping mechanism.

There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship, despite what your social media feed might suggest. Two people bring different expectations into a relationship and it’s virtually impossible to see eye-to-eye on every issue. Conflict is inevitable. That’s why the key is not avoiding conflict, but preparing for it. The question is not “How do we get rid of conflict?” but “How do we manage conflict in a way that’s healthy?”

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that allows us to develop a better awareness of ourselves and our surroundings. Through these coping mechanisms, we get a sense of our mental, physical, and emotional state. When many people think of mindfulness, they consider yoga, grounding, deep breathing, and so on. However, mindfulness is more than yoga and breathing. It’s a present state of acknowledging where you are in the moment so you can assess what you need.