Explore problematic patterns in your life (especially in relationships), address negative self-talk that is keeping you down, determine how to start making the changes that you have been wanting, and help you live a life with purpose and meaning.
Explore problematic patterns in your life (especially in relationships), address negative self-talk that is keeping you down, determine how to start making the changes that you have been wanting, and help you live a life with purpose and meaning.
I'm flexible in my approach. Although I emphasize using types of therapy that have been proven to work, I will apply those therapies based on your individual needs and preferences. We will collaborate to determine what will work best for you!
Clients can expect sessions to be an empathic, affirming holding space that invites safe, sensitive, and attentive exploration of psychological wounds. Themes of exploration includes self awareness, problem patterns, and common barriers .
Clients can expect sessions to be an empathic, affirming holding space that invites safe, sensitive, and attentive exploration of psychological wounds. Themes of exploration includes self awareness, problem patterns, and common barriers .
Dr. Watkins client care model centers the voices and needs of each client. Her approach emphasizes establishing a meaningful connection with each of her clients and cultivating a compassionate, respectful, and accepting space for healing.
bring our unique skills and talents to therapy: you are the expert on you, and I have expertise on helping people navigate life effectively. I believe most humans yearn for connection and to be truly known and accepted for who they are.
bring our unique skills and talents to therapy: you are the expert on you, and I have expertise on helping people navigate life effectively. I believe most humans yearn for connection and to be truly known and accepted for who they are.
I am an active therapist, meaning that I will ask questions and point out patterns to help you get to the root of what really brought you into therapy. My aim is not to tell you what to do, but rather to help you listen to your own inner wisdom.
lean into anxiety to re-expand your life, deconstruct your inner-critic, intentionally pursue greater fulfillment, and change patterns keeping you stuck (relational, behavioral, cognitive, etc).
lean into anxiety to re-expand your life, deconstruct your inner-critic, intentionally pursue greater fulfillment, and change patterns keeping you stuck (relational, behavioral, cognitive, etc).
I provide a blend of process and practical, to help gain insight and make change when you are ready. I am intuitive about creating a balance of depth and light heartedness that allows for a full range of emotions, including humor.
work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.
work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.
My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!