Therapy for Michigan Residents

If you've been the one holding it all together, managing everyone's emotions, avoiding conflict, and second-guessing yourself in relationships, it's okay to be tired. You've been carrying so much for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like to just... breathe.

Maybe you've been told you're "too sensitive" or "too much." Maybe you've spent years trying to earn love, keep the peace, or fix what was never yours to carry. You're exhausted from walking on eggshells, overthinking every interaction, and shrinking yourself to make others comfortable.

Do Feel Emotionally Drained, Second-guess Yourself or Perform in relationships?

Do any of the following resonate with you?

• You give endlessly to others, but your own needs always come last

• You feel emotionally drained after spending time with certain people

• You second-guess yourself constantly, even in simple conversations

• You avoid conflict at all costs, even when it means staying silent about things that hurt

• You feel like you're performing in relationships rather than just being yourself

• You replay interactions over and over, analyzing what you could have done differently

If these patterns feel familiar, I want you to know that you're not broken. These responses made sense at some point in your life - they helped you survive. But now they're keeping you stuck, and it's time to find a different way.

Therapy Can Help You Feel More Like Yourself Again

It's possible to feel different. Imagine what it would be like to:

• Stop feeling anxious every time someone seems upset with you

• Say "no" to things without spending hours feeling guilty about it

• Have someone else handle things for once instead of it always being on you

• Sleep better at night instead of replaying conversations in your head

• Feel calm in your own home instead of always waiting for the next crisis

• Ask for help without feeling like you're being a burden

Therapy offers a space where you don't have to over-explain, perform, or be the strong one anymore. You can actually relax and let someone else support you for a change.

Stop Carrying Everyone Else's Problems

In our work together, we'll figure out why you always end up being the one who fixes everything and how to change that pattern. You'll learn practical ways to stop taking on other people's emotions and start paying attention to your own needs.

This isn't about becoming selfish or uncaring, it's about finding balance so you're not constantly drained and overwhelmed. You'll discover how to be supportive without sacrificing your own well-being, and how to have relationships where the give-and-take actually feels equal.

Most importantly, you'll start to feel less heavy. Less responsible for everyone else. Less like everything depends on you.

How Therapy Works: A Safe Space to Feel and Heal

Therapy consists of 50-minute, one-on-one sessions for Michigan residents. This isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about deep healing and lasting change. My approach is rooted in honesty, raw emotions, and hard truths, balanced with lightness and even laughter.

Here’s what you can expect:

1. Creating Safety First – We’ll start by building a therapeutic relationship where your nervous system can relax. This is your space to be real without judgment.

2. Feeling Your Emotions Fully – While analyzing is helpful, the heart of our work is experiencing your emotions completely. This process is vital to healing and understanding yourself.

3. Exploring Your Story – We’ll dive into your past, childhood, relationships, and attachment styles to see how they shape your present experiences.

4. Building New Patterns – Together, we’ll develop practical tools and insights that help you show up differently in your relationships and life.

5. Honoring Your Autonomy – Your feedback guides our work. If something isn’t helpful, we adjust. This is your healing journey.

My holistic approach considers your mind, body, and spirit, recognizing that healing isn’t one size fits all. We can also incorporate a faith-based lens if that feels meaningful to your process.

Areas We Might Explore Together

• Family of origin trauma and how it shows up today

• Women’s health and wellness concerns, including hormonal changes and reproductive health

• Breaking cycles of people pleasing and perfectionism

• Learning what healthy love and mutual respect actually look like

• Understanding why certain relationships leave you emotionally drained

• Healing attachment wounds and building secure connections

Research shows therapy creates lasting change in how you think, feel, and relate to others. You deserve relationships that feel safe, supportive, and genuine.