Rediscover yourself.
Existential Therapy in Houston
Sound like you?
“Is this the right career/partner/place for me?”, “What am I even doing?”, “Who am I?”, “Is this the life that I want?”.
Not knowing who you are or what you want can be a real catalyst to change.
who is existential therapy for?
Throughout our lives, we receive explicit and implicit messages about who we should be and what we should do. Many of us operate on autopilot, live by other people’s expectations, or rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms to get us through the week. It’s no wonder so many of us wake up one day and think, “How did I even get here?”. Cue the existential crisis.
If you’re ready to dive deep, explore who you are, and understand how to make meaningful, authentic decisions for yourself, therapy can help.
My online therapy practice in Houston specializes in the high-functioning professional, and I see individuals who often feel like their life looks good on the outside, but what they are feeling internally is quite different. You don’t have to continue doing this alone—I’m here to support you every step of the way.
How I can help
I’ll help you begin to take responsibility for your life by making authentic decisions and living in alignment with your core values.
Maybe you’re finding that life isn’t what you’d hoped for, or that your behaviors aren’t congruent with the type of person you want to be. Maybe it feels like you’ve lost yourself, or that you’ve never really known who you are to begin with.
Whatever the cause of your suffering, existential therapy will help you learn how to take ownership of your life and begin making choices that feel more empowered and aligned. Life can be more fulfilling—but it’s on you to take the steps to get there. This is where therapy comes in.
Your therapy sessions will be tailored to you and your unique concerns. Therapy is a collaborative relationship where we’ll work on your goals together. As a humanistic/existential therapist, I’m not going to pathologize your problems or jump to a diagnosis—I want to understand the root cause behind your suffering and help you work towards meaningful change.
In therapy, I’ll help you learn how to live in a more self-responsible way, discover your values and make decisions that are aligned with those values, and create more meaning and fulfillment in your life.
We’ll explore some of your past so I can get an understanding of your background and how I can best help you. My goal as an existential therapist is to provide a space for you to process your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
I’ll give you feedback and help you recognize any unconscious thoughts and patterns that are contributing to your anxiety, depression, or existential angst. I’ll help you understand who you actually are and what you want out of life. My hope is for you to feel more empowered to make decisions that you can stand behind. Together, we’ll work towards creating a healthier present and future so that you can live life as your most authentic self.
Here’s what we’ll do together
I believe in modern therapy that allows for a genuine connection.
While I pull from the gold-standard, evidence-based modalities, my approach in therapy is down to earth and relational so that you can feel comfortable showing up as your authentic self.
In therapy, I’ll help you begin to understand yourself better as we get clear on your values and what truly matters to you. We’ll work on changing any unhelpful narratives about yourself and discuss how you can move forward with more intention. We’ll explore all areas of your life that are relevant and discuss coping skills that you can implement to start making positive changes in your life.
Together, we’ll work towards creating a life that is meaningful and authentic to you.
Therapy for an existential crisis is personalized and evidence-based.
While I offer a modern, person-centered approach to therapy, I am also pulling from evidence-based modalities to help you develop effective tools to cope with your struggles. This means that research has shown these interventions truly work—and we’ll talk about how you can apply them to your own life.
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Existential-Analysis emphasizes what is needed for a person to live a more fulfilling life. This type of therapy focuses on the prerequisites to a fulfilling life, how one can take an authentic approach to life, developing a strong sense of self, and how to live in a self-responsible way.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic modality that addresses the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Because these are often unconscious, therapy helps you become more aware around how your thoughts and behaviors are impacting your emotions.
With new insight, we then begin to challenge any automatic, unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. As this process unfolds, you can expect to feel more at ease in your day to day and more connected to yourself and the world.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy will help you develop healthier coping skills that keep you grounded and present. With mindfulness therapy, we’ll discuss grounding techniques and distress tolerance skills that will help you regulate your nervous system and feel more present in your life.
What we’ll work on
You’ll walk away with —
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A stronger sense of self—increased confidence, compassion, and attunement with yourself.
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Greater confidence in decision making and living in alignment with your core values.
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An understanding of what a meaningful and fulfilling life looks like for you—and how to create that.
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Healthy tools to manage your emotions and navigate an existential crisis in an effective way.
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
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Therapy is all about self-discovery and exploration. We can’t change what we don’t yet know. If you’re feeling stuck and uncertain with how to move forward, therapy can help you understand how to make values-based decisions.
In therapy, I’ll provide a supportive space that will encourage self-reflection. I’ll help you understand how to live with more alignment and presence. I’ll support you in navigating uncertainty and learning how to make decisions that will lead to a more fulfilling life.
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I will never pressure you to talk about anything you don’t feel comfortable with or that doesn’t feel relevant to you. That being said, exploring some of your history will help me get a better understanding of your overall story and how to best help you.
My approach in therapy is tailored to each individuals needs, but I don’t believe it’s necessary to spend the majority of our time analyzing the past.
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I believe anyone and everyone can benefit from having a therapist.
If you are feeling uncertain about therapy, you can always start with a free 15 minute consultation call so we can discuss how I might be able to help you. You can get a feel for what it’s like speaking with me, and I’ll help determine if we’re a good fit to work together.
Therapy is a personal choice, and it’s totally normal to feel ambivalent or anxious about starting the process. Ultimately, only you can decide if you’re ready to start therapy.
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To get started with therapy, you can reach out to me directly or book an appointment through my online calendar. If you have additional questions you’d like answered, I’m happy to offer a free 15 minute consultation call.