Emotional Sensitivity

You’ve always been someone who has felt deeply. As a child (and probably as an adult, too) you were often labeled as being “too sensitive.” And in fact, sometimes you feel that way. Sometimes your emotions are so strong that you can’t focus on anything else, and they feel like a great burden to you. But other times, your emotions feel meaningful and positive – you are easily moved by a kind gesture, you experience awe often, you see the beauty in things / people, and you love deeply. You move from a heart-centered place. But you live in a hardened and logic-centered society that has made you feel weak, childish, or inadequate for your deep emotions. So you push them down and bottle them up, only for them to come flooding out later.

The thing is, you can’t help but feel deeply. Others have made you feel like it’s a choice you’re making, but if you could “just get over it,” you would. What you want most is to feel understood by others and to experience greater balance with your emotions.

In therapy, we will work together to achieve that balance. Using mindfulness techniques, I will help you create an easier relationship with your thoughts and feelings. I will hold a compassionate and grounded space for you to express the fullness of your emotions. You will feel understood by me, and more importantly, I will facilitate deep insight to help you better understand yourself.