Joanna Said

Attachment theory explores how early relationships shape our emotional bonds and affect our mental health. It helps us understand patterns in how we connect with others, especially in close relationships. If you've experienced relational trauma or struggle with trust, anxiety, or emotional regulation, attachment theory can offer insight into these patterns. By exploring these dynamics, we can work together to heal and develop healthier, more secure connections in your relationships.

Anxiety is more than just stress; it can cause persistent worry, fear, and physical tension that impacts daily life. It may feel overwhelming, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being. Together, we can explore the underlying causes of your anxiety, identify triggers, and develop coping strategies. Through therapy, you’ll gain tools to manage your anxiety, find calm, and regain control, allowing you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.

As an adoptee myself, I understand the unique emotional challenges adoption can bring, such as feelings of abandonment, identity struggles, or difficulties forming secure attachments. Whether you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent, or navigating the adoption process, these issues can deeply impact your sense of self and relationships. In therapy, we’ll explore these emotions, work toward healing, and help you develop a strong sense of identity and belonging on your adoption journey.

With personal experience navigating life's meaning and purpose, I specialize in existential therapy to help clients confront life's big questions—identity, freedom, isolation, and mortality. I provide a safe space to explore these existential concerns, empowering you to find clarity and meaning in your life. My approach blends empathy and insight to guide you toward authentic living, helping you make conscious choices that align with your values, creating a deeper sense of fulfillment and peace.

With a deep understanding of how creative expression can heal, I specialize in expressive art therapy to help clients tap into their emotions through art. Whether you struggle with trauma, anxiety, or self-expression, art can provide a powerful, non-verbal way to explore your inner world. My approach encourages you to create freely, guiding you through the process of self-discovery and healing. Together, we'll use art to unlock insight, foster emotional growth, and build resilience.

I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples strengthen their emotional bonds. With training and experience in EFT, I guide clients in understanding and expressing emotions in healthy ways, fostering trust and connection. If you feel disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns, I can help you create a secure emotional attachment. Through EFT, we’ll work to transform your relationships, building deeper empathy, communication, and healing.

Do you feel on-edge, short tempered, struggle with insomnia, or are always exhausted? If so, you may be experiencing burnout. This happens over time and can be a "silent creeper". Working collaboratively, we will build effective coping strategies, self-care practices, and structure healthier boundaries. I'm here to support you in regaining balance, enhancing resilience, and re-engaging meaningful purpose both personally and professionally.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed, have brain fog, feel stuck, or are just plain frustrated? Let's work together to uncover your unique triggers and life experiences and circumstances that might be causing the anxiety and stress. Using scientific evidence-based techniques, we will help you build resilience, empower you to work through difficult challenges and life transitions, and help you reclaim a sense of confidence, calm, and control in your daily life.