Therapeutic focus areas: where we can help Empower you

Our practice specializes in working with Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (ACEIP) by exploring the emotional impact of being raised by emotionally unavailable individuals.  We aid with understanding how to accept and proceed differently to heal and empower by also aiding with the discovery of "what" that particular change entails. Michele is ACEIP trained having complete the intensive training with Lindsay Gibson, Psy, D.

Codependency can create many difficulties for individuals inclusive of anxiety, panic attacks and career burnout.  Our treatment takes a direct, focused, and solution focused approach that immediate incorporates change by identifying what has NOT worked. We work closely with individuals to explore cultural and irrational beliefs that have negatively contributed to the absence of boundary demarcation.  Healing codependency is one of THE most rewarding and life changing experiences that many avoid given the lack of the attention to concrete and solution focused behaviors within the clinical community today.  Here is where our  "truth" work applies: we examine how patterns have shown you the truth. We now start helping you honor it thru behavioral change. This work focuses on healing one's "shame core" thru the work of Brene Brown. 

Harm comes in many forms and lives are shaped by outside events inclusive of cultural pressures such as shame based behaviors.  Additionally, no individual can choose their parents or the events that can devastate a family system.  Adult children of public figures often do not have the opportunity to understand the impact of what happened to them as a member of their family until years later. Media shaming or having to live within childhood with devastation thru bankruptcy or media shaming can create complications for years after and challenges of finding a provider that they feel comfort and secure working with.  Whether political, local or international, our experience can help you unpack the experience to heal and live comfortably. 

Career Burnout is usually related to a lack of "self" and practicing of boundaries with relationship that has family of origin issues. By examining immediate needs for change, we can aid with identifying solutions that could be implemented to create change while coping with the anxiety of what that change could mean.  The most successful individuals understand and incorporate the word "no" within their career portfolio as self-worth is net-worth. 

We all want to be successful and have a vision of how we can actualize our talent or idea. The anxiety that often accompanies pursuing that business or vision is an often neglected topic. Breathing and journaling won't cut it! We start by identifying key components to self-preserve, trust and concretely work within boundaries to actualize your vision.  After all, what is the point of performing all the hard work it requires if you can't enjoy actualizing it?

Working as a performer and creative has a unique and often misunderstood set of emotional challenges. From the anxiety of securing the next role/job/"gig," or setting boundaries in a boundary-less environment, can wreak havoc on one's art and dream.  Michele has experience working with many creatives to remain grounded while working as an artist and creative. Additionally, Michele practices several body techniques inclusive of sensory motor psychotherapy to aid with remaining focused whether on stage or to remain connected to self while involved in the creative process.