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    EMBRACE JOY

    Depressed, moody, self-worth, life/work balance, purpose

    You’ve been strong for a long time. Holding things together. Checking the boxes. Showing up for everyone else. And now, something in you is asking: What about me?

    Maybe joy feels distant—like a luxury you can’t afford. Maybe you’re tired of measuring your worth by productivity. Maybe you want more color, softness, or freedom—but don’t know where to begin.

    Signs You’re Ready to Reclaim Joy

    • You feel stuck in survival mode, even when things are “fine”
    • You’re constantly busy, but strangely disconnected
    • You crave more meaning, softness, or creativity in your days
    • You feel guilty resting—or even wanting more
    • You’ve lost touch with what brings you joy

    “I thought balance meant doing it all. Turns out, it’s about doing what matters most.”

    Therapy for Joy, Presence, and Self-Trust

    We’ll explore:

    • What truly lights you up—and why it’s hard to access it
    • How to soften self-criticism and perfectionism
    • Ways to restore nervous system balance and calm
    • How to feel worthy of rest, pleasure, and peace
    • Living in alignment with your actual needs and desires

    If joy feels out of reach—or fleeting when it arrives—therapy can help you create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and alive. You’re allowed to thrive.

    What real clients have had to say about therapy

    “I didn’t understand why I could be in an experience that was objectively joyful and still feel numb…I’ve learned what joy and happiness are—and I’ve come to appreciate quietness, too.”

    “I now know I am capable. I can recognize the good things. I am worth advocating for. I can shut out the unreasonable thoughts and things.”

    “I feel so hopeful now. I know I can do this. I have what it takes. I really can feel enjoyment with my friends…at my wedding…I can be present. I did not know if this would be possible.”

    “I feel good about myself because I know I’m on the right track—that’s the biggest thing.”

    “I’ve learned to add a little humor into it.”

    “I truly got to a place of being okay—genuinely happy being single and not longing for someone.”

    “Despite how dark it got, there was always a little piece of me that had a little hope and that’s really comforting to know.”

    “I have a real sense of gratitude now—in my life and in my relationships with others.”

    “My brief episodes of despair pass—and something eventually comes up that makes me feel life is worth it.”

    “I can enjoy my big events… and actually be present and positive.”

    “I’m happier with myself. I feel more accomplished, more purposeful.”