“After all, that’s where mental health and well-being begin, with achieving clarity and insight into our own individual mind. ”
Our lives today are busy and full, and often overextended. Between work and school, family, children, friends, texts, emails and tweets, we can get swept up in doing and connecting while losing sight of ourselves.
Anxiety has become a leading factor in creating fatigue, worry, stress, poor self-esteem and depression among adults and adolescents. It is a debilitating feeling that frequently goes undiagnosed. Depression includes being in a state of isolation, loneliness and hopelessness. It can be present in constant negative thinking and in perfectionistic problem solving. Anxiety and depression along with other issues can be helped with psychotherapy.
Whether you are an adult, adolescent or couple, therapy will be about unplugging in a space where reflection and investigation into both past and present will lead to more clarity and insight. This newfound awareness will enable us to see and face what was previously not realized in order to pursue more satisfying relationships, navigate challenging transitions and lead more fulfilling lives.
Individual
Together we will work to manage and resolve conflicts past and present in order to gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and actions. Some issues may include: lack of trust, commitment fear, vulnerability and dependability issues, intimacy and relationships, sex, sexuality, career, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, fertility and technology. I also coach and consult individuals, couples and organizations on the subjects of careers, relationships, work/life balance, communication, intimacy, conflict resolution and parenting.
Couples
Relationships are filled with excitement, passion, love and friendship. As people spend more time together, an intimacy and closeness develops. As the relationship progresses, experiences arise that can be challenging. It is during these times that people have an opportunity to learn about themselves, their partner and the relationship. In the words of psychotherapist, author and lecturer Esther Perel, each member of the couple needs to become "more fluent in the language of the other." As this clarity develops, it is the understanding and balancing of togetherness and separateness in the relationship that we work towards in couples therapy. Some issues we address may include: communication, sustaining desire, sex, sexuality, pre-marital, newlywed, parenting, finances, family, in-laws, fertility, family planning, infidelity, boundaries, separateness, as well as dissolution of marriage.
Adolescents
Adolescence is often a time of transition and change as young people begin to discover and manage new emotions and experiences. This phase can also be filled with anxiety due to the pressures and stress of school and social life. In our therapy, I work to help adolescents and their parents develop insights and strategies that will enable them to feel and express themselves in healthy and productive ways. I also work with parents of adolescents on developing their parenting skills (discipline, support) which will enable them to successfully guide their children through this transformative time.
Parenting
Parenting is one of the most spectacular experiences that a person can engage in. Not only do parents often feel levels of love and joy they never knew possible, but they also experience some of the same intense levels of frustration and bewilderment. Whether you need guidance on how to manage these newfound feelings, or support transitioning from different stages of development with your child, or help navigating co-parenting decisions, I will work with you to build the skills and insight you desire.
Premarital
Marriage is an exciting time in a couple’s life filled with hopefulness and celebration. Amidst all the planning, it is also a time for couple’s to deepen their awareness and understanding of each other. Sure….you have to know your partner really well to want to get married, but you would be surprised how often newly engaged couple’s have not had in depth discussions about finances, sex, families and their deepest fears and insecurities to name a few. Jamie specializes in helping couples navigate pre-and post-wedding challenges. While concentrating on strengthening relationships, Jamie provides couples with skills, insight and resources to make the transition into married life smooth and more secure.