Fear

Fear is a natural response to a real or perceived threat. Often times in faith communities we are taught that there is no room for fear in our lives. However, fear is something that communicates something about how we perceive our own selves and our safety. I’m here to listen without judgment, here to listen as we work through what it feels like to be afraid and how to mitigate some of those fears.

Anger, Hatred, Bitterness

Anger, Hatred & Bitterness are words that seem to be non-existent in a person of faith’s dictionary. However, I have personally gone through all of these emotions. It doesn’t mean we are sinning and it doesn’t mean there is something wrong with us. We’ve been taught to suppress these feelings, instead we need to share these feelings with someone who will not judge us, only then will these feelings begin to lose their grasp over our lives. I’m here to listen with care.

Guilt & Shame

Guilt and Shame are two paralyzing emotions that can leave us feeling defective, unacceptable or even beyond repair or hope. This is not the case, you are not your past and you are not what you feel. You are important and you matter. I’m here to sit and listen without judgment. Here to listen to you share.

Loneliness

Loneliness seems to surround all of us in the 21st century. It seems like this feeling should be non-existent, especially when we are surrounded by many people. However it is often when we are around people that we might feel the loneliest. I’m here to listen without judgment and as a friend to talk to without fear of shame or guilt.

Low Self-Worth

Have you ever felt like you can’t do anything right? or like you are unloved, inadequate or afraid of making mistakes or letting others down? I’m here to listen compassionately and to let you know how much you are worth, and also to be a witness to your journey as we grow together. Here to listen, book some time with me and let’s grow in our self worth together.

Loss & Grief

Have you ever lost someone dearly close? or been in a space where you’ve heard heavy news that have really sent you into a grieving process? Sometimes we all need someone to talk to and express the grieve, someone to cry with, or someone to pray with over a loss. This is part of the human experience, and I myself have been through loss recently. It isn’t easy, but we can get through this together. Let’s talk :)

Difficulty Feeling Emotions

After prolonged periods of suppressing one’s emotions, it can be difficult to even feel anything at all. This might even be shocking to feel that we no longer feel, and that is ok. We can start by beginning to learn to feel again, and also sharing about some of our stories. I’m here to listen without judgment or shame. Let’s talk!

Trouble making decisions

Trouble making decisions is something that is closely related to arrested development. This is something that is quite common among some protestant circles. Making decisions is much like a muscle that requires exercising. We all have these muscles, but some of us need a little more help in learning to flex this part of who we are. I’m here to listen and also help share some of the things that have helped me in my journey toward making wise decisions with ease. Let’s talk!

Social Awkwardness Issues

Social Awkwardness is pervasive among evangelical and religious communities. It’s easy to live life in a “bubble,” in some ways, incubated from the world and separated from it. This can cause some difficulty with everyday social interactions and what feels like being a “normal” person. All of this is ok, none of this is your fault. I am here as a sounding board and can provide feedback if requested and we can do exercises to help with introduction into social norms and “life on the outside.” Let’s talk!

Self Hatred Spirals

I remember really struggling with self-hatred spirals throughout my faith journey. This is not easy to work through, but it is easy to quickly begin to feel relief from these patterns. This is also tied to perfectionism and is quite common among evangelical and fundamentalist groups. Sometimes the question is formulated as “Why can’t I stop doing X?” This begins a “hate-binge-repent” spiral which seems to never end. I’m here to listen without judgment and with care. Let’s talk!

Perfectionism

Perfectionism is something I have personally struggled with. It is pervasive among certain protestant groups, including evangelicals and fundamentalist groups. This can feel like your worth is tied to your productivity or the quality of your worth. It can feel as though if your work does not meet your standards of perfection, it can really affect your self-worth and send you to an emotionally downward spiral. I’m here to listen with care and no judgment. Let’s talk!

Jealousy & Lying

Jealousy and Lying can be difficult to work through, but with some attention and concerted effort can be overcome. Many times at the root of all of this is a need to feel safe and a need for self-preservation. All of this is normal and not your fault. I’m here to listen without judgment and without shame. Let’s talk!