The Parts

Below you’ll find common struggles that bring folks like you and me into therapy. Language is really important so notice that these are parts of you, not the whole of you. One of the biggest hindrances to living our fullest lives is the belief that we’re alone in being the only one who’s going through what we are. If anything, I hope this list gets the message across loud and clear: you are not alone.

Being human means you’ve experienced things not going according to plan. This can create lots of pain and heartbreak. What caused the pain, how long its been there, who was involved, and how you handle it is unique to your story. It’s from these places of pain that many of your parts are formed. Oftentimes these parts can show up as distinct sensations in your body such as chronic stomach aches, jaw pain, or pressure in your chest. Through trauma-informed, somatic therapy and counseling, we will spend time caring for these parts so you can feel safe in your body and in your relationships.

The Process

You and I will establish a weekly rhythm where we come together to explore all parts of your story: the harm, hope, heartbreak, joy, and pain. Some weeks may feel like a refreshing rush and others may be a bit heavier for you, but rest assured this is all part of a wonderful and gracious healing process of experiencing how good it is to truly be fully yourself.

One of the most foundational parts of our work together is that we move slowly. This is at the heart of trauma-informed care. A great definition of trauma is anything that was experienced by you as “too much, too fast, and too fast.” This often results in a loss of connection to yourself, your body, and to others. In your therapy, we will bring more time and space to moments where things feel “just right and just enough” to help you restore a sense of safety in your world.

I also use an attachment based lens meaning that we notice how you show up in the therapeutic relationship. A common theme is being afraid that your therapist is judging you for what you’re sharing. We create a lot of space for this conversation and also look at connections to your past where maybe you were harshly judged or shamed by caregivers when you were struggling or having a hard time. Getting to have these important dialogues and learning what it feels like to be in safe and secure relationships is some of the most rewarding work of therapy.

I’ve seen people discover more of themselves time and time again and fully believe the same is possible for you. At Fig Holistic Psychotherapy, my hope for you is to live an authentic life of being fully yourself with more ease, safety and vibrance than ever before.

So when I tell you feeling better is possible, I don’t mean that life magically gets easier. What I do mean is that life gets much more manageable when you have the tools you need to live it fully. You get to show up and have your yes mean yes and your no mean no and that alone is something worth celebrating. I hope you’ll reach out today to get started.