When Jamie’s not in the therapy chair you can find her in the kitchen or spending time with her husband, daughter and dogs!
Jamie Sullivan, LMHC
You send a simple email then spend the next hour rereading it wondering if you said something wrong or if the other person misunderstood you. You replay conversations, second-guess your decisions and find yourself seeking reassurance just to feel at ease. At the same time you may find yourself turning to alcohol or other substances to cope with stress, promising yourself you'll cut back or stop only to fall into the same patterns again. You’re hiding how much you've been drinking or using because you're afraid of how your loved ones might react. You wonder how something that once felt like a choice has become so difficult to control, leaving you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward.
In our work together I’ll help you better understand the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that keep you feeling stuck. We'll explore what drives your need for certainty, reassurance or control while developing tools to manage intrusive thoughts and tolerate uncertainty without feeling compelled to act on them. We'll also identify the emotions and situations that contribute to unhealthy coping habits and work toward building healthier ways to manage stress and difficult feelings. Through a supportive, nonjudgmental approach, you'll begin to feel more in control of your choices, build confidence in yourself, and create lasting changes that align with the life you want to live.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're worried about being judged, misunderstood, or having to share things you're not ready to talk about. You may wonder if your struggles are serious enough to seek help or feel embarrassed about patterns you've had difficulty changing. It's important to remember that you don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can begin with a free consultation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share as much or as little as you'd like, and see if we're the right fit. Taking that first step doesn't require having all the answers, just a willingness to explore something different.
Additional Areas of Expertise
Coping Skills • Depression • Family Conflict • Life Transitions
Peer Relationships • School Issues • Self Esteem • Stress
