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“I didn’t sleep at all last night… again. I laid there… thinking about how I messed up on that presentation and put the account in jeopardy. I’m so mad at myself… how could I be so stupid!
This can ruin me financially… this could be the end. I might lose everything! And I looked ridiculous in front of my own staff and half the city. I’m a laughing stalk. This anxiety is killing me!
Oh, man, is it worth it? I thought I had it… reaching this level… owning my own business, being a big wheeler-dealer advertising executive… what a joke!!!
I need to clear my head… at least for the day. I could go play golf… what am I thinking? Another idiot thought! Maybe I could go to the gym… and a run. I might at least feel a little better. Who am I kidding? I haven’t eaten or slept; I have zero energy… I barely got out of bed. God, I’m so depressed.
And that stupid fight with my husband last night didn’t help. He is being so cold and distant over the dumbest argument. I told him I’m sorry and that isn’t working. So, that’s my fault, too, I guess, and I have no idea how to fix it. Maybe there is no fixing it anymore. I just wish he trusted me and believed in me. Why would he, though? What if he leaves me? I don’t know what I’ll do.
I have to pull it together! I am a damned good advertiser… I am! I love this work… I love my family! I love the life we have! I’ve got to get in control of myself… I have to get rid of this anxiety and depression. I need to find something! I don’t want to lose my family.
I know I should eat, but I’m so nervous I feel sick to my stomach. So now, I’m tired and hungry. I have no energy. I feel like I’m losing control, and my life is spiraling down. I don’t know what I’m going to do.
I need a miracle. I want to feel better… get back to the old me. I want to be happy again and not feel so lost and empty. Maybe that’s why I screwed up so badly in the first place. I don’t even recognize myself in the mirror anymore. I wish I could get a new perspective, get my old passion back, and just be me!
I think I need help, but I don’t know who to go to. I don’t want it getting out that I’m seeing a shrink. That’ll just tank everything. I wish I could just wake up tomorrow with it all fixed… everything! …or at least find some help or guidance.”
Are you somewhere… anywhere…in this story? Are you relating to the anxiety, depression, anger, fear, or self-esteem issues? Maybe just one of them… maybe a couple? What about that cry to find something? Or that thought that you might need help.
I can help.
About Me
My passion and purpose as a therapist is to empower you, as the author of your life, to take back control of your hopes, dreams, and emotional health. I want to assist you in identifying needs and wants that have been and are currently unmet. Let me help you recognize what isn’t working at this point in your life.
In a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental environment, you will have space to experience and express your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. As your therapist, I will help you re-navigate your life by introducing you to current and practical therapy interventions and a strong skills-based approach for more rapidly realized results.
Utilizing the strong core value of authenticity, I will assist you by imparting boldness, honesty, and courage when the work is hard, supported by genuine compassion and a commitment to always be present with you.
Aside from my passion for my work, I enjoy a variety of “off-time” activities. I am an avid, some would say “crazy,” tennis fan and player. I enjoy all forms of art, am passionate about live performance, and am a trained classical singer and actor.
After a 22-year career, both aboard ship and working with ground forces teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, I am retired from the United States Navy. I have traveled to over 25 countries… and I’m not done! I have a new passport and intend to put that baby to use anytime and every time I get the opportunity!
And now… as a therapist… I love what I do!