Meet your clinician: Kristina
Taking the first step in seeking help can be very challenging after trying to handle things for so long. That is not something to take lightly, and will be part of our work together. We will work to build a trusting, transparent relationship to fully understand you and name what your goals of care will be.
Approach to Care:
Common Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Anxiety can show up in many ways, including through physical symptoms (feeling on edge, shakiness, sweating, heavy breathing, etc.) as well as thought-based symptoms (ruminations, fears of the future, re-playing the same situations in your head). Together, we will work to build a set of coping tools to use in the moment, as well as work to gain a better understanding of your previous experiences, what your root fears and anxieties are to help redirect your thinking as needed.
Life Transitions
Managing any sort of transition (going to college, graduation, starting a new job, moving, etc.) can have more impacts on us than we first realize. These transitions can cause anxiety, sadness, and even questioning our belonging in the space as we try to anticipate what is next. We can work to identify what you are experiencing, as well as help build strategies to cope and feel more settled as you enter new life stages through your own skills, as well as working within the environment around you to help feel at ease and normalize your experience.
Intrusive Thoughts
Oftentimes, we can experience sudden and frightening thoughts that feel misplaced and the total opposite of our morals and beliefs. When they occur, they can leave us feeling confused, anxious, and guilty, and often questioning the type of person we are. In our work, we will identify any patterns of these thoughts and when they occur (because yes, there can be correlations to our own feelings and distress) and help build grounding and cognitive coping skills to limit the amount of exposure and energy we give them, reducing anxiety overall.
Relationship Concerns
Concerns can show up in all types of relationships, which can sometimes leave us feeling isolated and like we are doing something wrong. In our sessions, we can work to process the type of issues coming up, and can build on communication skills to help address these concerns. Role playing scenarios and conversations can sometimes give us insight into skills that can be helpful, but also deeper feelings we may have that can be showing up in our relationships.
School/Career Concerns
Concerns around school or work can feel quite common (keeping up with tests or school assignments, challenging professors or coworkers, or managing our performance), but can still leave us feeling stuck, on edge, and uncertain of the future and our own identity. Together, we can work to problem solve the exact issues as we go, and help foster a sense of support and confidence of your ability to create plans for solving issues in the future.