Therapist: Shana Smith, LCSW, LICSW

The past never seems to stay where you think it should be. Maybe you find your heart racing with the idea of going somewhere new, your parent’s voice coming out when you’re angry, avoiding certain situations because of the anxiety that comes up, or your past memories popping up at the most inopportune time.

Imagine being able to live more in the present, instead of the past, or being able to actually follow through with plans to go out with friends. What would that feel like to have the weight of the past removed from your shoulders?

Together, we will build on the skills you’ve already fought to acquire, and work through things at a deeper level, so that you can actually apply everything you’ve spent years learning.

I promise I won’t just placate, mirror what you just said, or always say, “tell me more about that”. We will be just as likely to laugh as to cry in sessions. And we’ll create a game plan to process the past so that you can move through it. We will build upon your skills to cope with everyday stressors as well as the past pains.

So give me a call so that we can ensure that we’re a good fit for each other and discuss a game plan for how you can finally feel relief!