People seeking therapy with me know that there is something deeper driving the behaviors they want to change. They know their past experiences are impacting them, but aren’t sure why. They are feeling exhausted by the cycles they find themselves in, and are also scared to let go of any control. They are people struggling to give themselves a break. They are feeling scared of what they might find if they start (or restart) therapy. They worry about letting others in. They see the injustice of the systems they are in, and at times feel trapped in them. Their bodies send cues of discomfort, pain, and/or dissociation as a way of saying “pay attention” or “something isn’t right.” They are extremely sensitive to the needs of the people around them, and sometimes find themselves overwhelmed by that, or even resentful. They are honest with themselves about what isn’t working anymore, and are curious and courageous enough to see what could be different.