Therapy for thriving
As an individual, an internal part drives us towards health, wholeness, and our greatest self. Do you want to hear that voice more clearly? Allow me to help you discover your own wisdom to create what you desire, experience deeper levels of joy and fulfillment, feel empowered in your life, and become the best version of yourself today.
from good to great
Pain and suffering does not have to be why you go to therapy... you can go to therapy because you want to be great! Mindful self-discovery connects you to yourself, your inner guides, and your self-esteem. When you understand who you are, what you want, and what is blocking you; this empowers you to make conscious choices to influence the world around you and help build what it is you seek.
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CALL 415.553.5528 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
serving the san francisco bay area
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Dear You:
I’d like to take a quick moment to try and help you know if I'm the right fit for what you seek.Therapy is a multi-dimensional field with many different kinds of therapists and therapeutic approaches. Like trees, sometimes we are stuck in the mud (dealing with trauma or abuse; addiction; struggling with depressions; having panic attacks or overwhelming anxiety; and/or are being told to go to therapy). Basically, times we're simply trying to survive life and need to work on healing. And sometimes we are dealing with growing our branches (facing moments that are urging us towards more from events like hating our jobs; struggling in our relationships or with our self-esteem; and/or trying to find our true place in the world). My style of therapy works much better with those of you in this latter group that have some strength of ground under your feet but you are struggling with flying. Thriving is your focus. For those of you feeling really stuck in the mud, I urge you to continue your search for therapists/therapies like "somatic", "EMDR", "trauma-based", etc. which is not my expertise and I believe are in better service for your healing. |
Therapy can be a space where we are urged towards discovery. When we take time to reflect and learn about ourselves, about others in our lives, and about the worlds around us, something transformative can happen... We can find and influence the life we seek.
Like the acorn that has everything inside of it to become the mighty oak, I believe all individuals hold their own roadmaps to life deep inside. You have everything you need right inside of you at this very moment: to make change, to clear confusion, to be the person you want to be, to have the relationship you want to have, and ultimately to live life more fully. Tragically, we get cut off from our inner truth. We all have experiences and meet life in ways that close us off from our internal guides and wisdom. Therapy can play the role of fertile soil, sunshine, and rain to help that mighty oak from within materialize. I'd love to support you in returning to a place where you can reclaim yourself or your relationship.
We have many voices talking at once inside of our heads so therapy can be a powerful place to slow down, listen, and meet each voice individually. By getting to know our thoughts, feelings, and conflicting nature; we can learn what each part is really trying to do, get them working more as a team, and ultimately put our inner guides and wisdom in charge towards what it is we really want and need.
All couples at times get caught in a system that takes on a life of its own. We get stuck in the tug of war of trying to change each other. What is healing for couples is when they can align themselves as a team in addressing the unhealthy system of their relationship. A healthy system addresses both of your needs and teaches each of you how to take care of the other and yourself. It is flexible and able to move as one or both of you change. It responds to what you both deeply want.
* Growth * Expansion * Confidence * Empowerment * Trust * Insight * Self-Esteem * Relationships * Inner Critic * Men's Issues * Spirituality
* Increase in clarity around career choice * Greater access to enjoyment of work life * Greater work/life balance * Increase ability to ask for what is needed from their work environment, boss, and colleagues
* Increase abilities for closeness and connection * Greater understanding of what is desired and how to support getting it * Strengthen ability to be vulnerable and communicate * Better understanding of partner and their needs
* Better understanding of self, needs, and wants * Greater trust in self and abilities * Stronger sense of what can be faced, overcome, and achieved * Acceptance of true identity with wounds and all
* Greater access to full range of emotions * Stronger ability to move through emotions and not get stuck * Increase ability to listen and understand emotional experiences * Ability to heal past wounds and current struggles
* Strengthen trust in something bigger * Greater recognition and devotion to spiritual path
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Call to make an appointment or please email me:
Josh Stern LMFT #96003 415-553-5528 jstern@joshsterntherapy.com |