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Taking that first step into therapy isn’t always easy. It takes courage and sometimes a little (or big) leap. That being said, I’m so glad you’re here!

Anxiety can manifest in many different ways, from the quiet belief that you’re not good enough to the overwhelming weight of trauma. Whether you’re battling self-doubt or facing the big “T” word, I’m here to offer compassion and support as we walk through the healing and processing journey together.

“Therapy isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more fully yourself.”

Anxiety

Imposter Syndrome

Trauma

  • Perfectionism

  • Overthinking

  • Excessive Worrying

  • Intrusive Thoughts

  • Panic Attacks

  • Irritability

  • Controlling Behaviors

  • Dissociation

  • Impulsive Behaviors

  • Overstimulation

  • Self sabotage

  • Self doubt

  • Overachieving behaviors

  • Fear you can’t live up to any expectations

  • Low self confidence

  • Berating your own accomplishments

  • Attributing your success to external factors

  • Complex Trauma

  • Childhood Trauma & Inner child healing

  • Domestic Violence & Abuse

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Traumatic Grief & Loss

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Secondary Trauma

“Therapy isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more fully yourself.”

Anxiety

  • Perfectionism

  • Overthinking

  • Excessive Worrying

  • Intrusive Thoughts

  • Panic Attacks

  • Irritability

  • Controlling Behaviors

  • Dissociation

  • Impulsive Behaviors

  • Overstimulation

Imposter Syndrome

  • Self sabotage

  • Self doubt

  • Overachieving behaviors

  • Fear you can’t live up to any expectations

  • Low self confidence

  • Berating your own accomplishments

  • Attributing your success to external factors

Trauma

  • Complex Trauma

  • Childhood Trauma & Inner child healing

  • Domestic Violence & Abuse

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Traumatic Grief & Loss

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Secondary Trauma

Techniques I Use

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you recognize and acknowledge negative or unhelpful thoughts. With CBT, you can understand how your thoughts and emotions affect your moods, behaviors, and actions.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness grounds you in your present moment. With this approach, we can become aware of our bodies and minds so that we can learn and recognize what we need in that moment. This offers us acknowledgment and trust in ourselves and our intuition so that we can honor our needs to move forward.

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an action based approach. With ACT, you will learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with your inner emotions. This allows you to accept your deeper feelings as appropriate responses and begin taking steps towards the life you desire.

SFT

Solution Focused Therapy focuses on building solutions rather than solving concerns. Together we will identify if your behaviors are moving you towards your goals and authentic self. If they are, we will identify ways to continue them. If they are not moving you towards your goals, we will identify a different path to take.

Somatic Techniques

Somatic techniques explore the connection between your mind and body. Since trauma is often stored in our body through physical sensations, it can have a significant impact on our emotional and mental well-being. The goal of somatic therapy is to help you become more aware of your body sensations and use this awareness to process and release emotional trauma. Together we can regulate your emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve their overall quality of life.

More Info

This list of services and specialties is a brief overview. If you are looking for something else or are unsure of what you need, please contact me with any questions to determine if I would still be a good fit. If not, I can work with you help find a therapist who is the best fit.

Wondering if we’d be a good fit?

I offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer any questions and explore how I can support you.

Real Words from a Real Client

I have to say before I begin; I have had many a therapist in my day. I’ve participated in a wide range of modalities. Every one left me feeling like I wasn’t getting anywhere. I was ready to give up, but I hit a rough patch and really needed help with my mental health.

I decided to try one last time. I reached out to Empowering Optimism Therapy on a whim, and they have not disappointed me.

Ms. Bost is the best therapist I have ever seen. She makes me feel like my goals truly are achievable. Every session I leave feeling better than when I came in. She is truly helping me change my life. I came in ready and willing to do the work, and with her help I’ve come so far.

Thank you, Empowering Optimism Therapy. Everything is in the name; I feel very Empowered and far more Optimistic than I had ever hoped to be.

EW

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