Do I even need therapy?
Who Needs Therapy?
A better question might be, “Who doesn’t need therapy?”
I realize my bias, but I believe we all have things to sort out. Life's challenges, whether big or small, can leave us in turmoil. Trauma exists on a spectrum of severity, with some experiences more intense than others. However, all pain is significant, and many of us could benefit from brushing up on healthy coping mechanisms.
Without tools to process emotionally loaded experiences, we often bottle them up. Unfortunately, as Freud so aptly put it:
"Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth in uglier ways."
When we face our thoughts, feelings, and memories and process them in a healthy way, we free ourselves from the exhausting work of keeping them bottled up.
What About Those Who Haven’t Experienced “Trauma”?
We all have struggles. Some may be more subtle than others, but even those who aren’t processing a painful past can gain something valuable from therapy. Life's stressors, relationship challenges, financial worries, work struggles, friendship dynamics, and parenting frustrations are just a few of the concerns therapy can address.
I believe that growth is an ongoing process. We are all seeking peace, fulfillment, and happiness. During times of stress or crisis, extra support can make a significant difference. In therapy, I will meet you where you are in your journey. Together, we will navigate your path toward a more satisfying life. Therapy is an opportunity to define what your best life looks like—and begin living it.
Common Struggles Addressed in TherapyIndividuals come to therapy for a wide range of issues. Below are some of the challenges I frequently address in my practice. This is not an exhaustive list:
Relationship Issues
Contact Information
Jill.MFT.Therapy@gmail.com
851 Fremont Ave, Suite 102, Los Altos, CA 94024
408-475-5455
A better question might be, “Who doesn’t need therapy?”
I realize my bias, but I believe we all have things to sort out. Life's challenges, whether big or small, can leave us in turmoil. Trauma exists on a spectrum of severity, with some experiences more intense than others. However, all pain is significant, and many of us could benefit from brushing up on healthy coping mechanisms.
Without tools to process emotionally loaded experiences, we often bottle them up. Unfortunately, as Freud so aptly put it:
"Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth in uglier ways."
When we face our thoughts, feelings, and memories and process them in a healthy way, we free ourselves from the exhausting work of keeping them bottled up.
What About Those Who Haven’t Experienced “Trauma”?
We all have struggles. Some may be more subtle than others, but even those who aren’t processing a painful past can gain something valuable from therapy. Life's stressors, relationship challenges, financial worries, work struggles, friendship dynamics, and parenting frustrations are just a few of the concerns therapy can address.
I believe that growth is an ongoing process. We are all seeking peace, fulfillment, and happiness. During times of stress or crisis, extra support can make a significant difference. In therapy, I will meet you where you are in your journey. Together, we will navigate your path toward a more satisfying life. Therapy is an opportunity to define what your best life looks like—and begin living it.
Common Struggles Addressed in TherapyIndividuals come to therapy for a wide range of issues. Below are some of the challenges I frequently address in my practice. This is not an exhaustive list:
Relationship Issues
- Infidelity
- Dissatisfaction or poor communication
- Impending divorce
- Sexual desire discrepancies or low intimacy
- Power and control battles
- Codependency
- Difficulty maintaining lasting relationships
- Promiscuity
- Domestic violence
- Triangulation
- Difficulty co-parenting post-divorce
- High conflict before, during, or after custody transitions
- Consistent custody battles
- Unprocessed anger or grief
- Fear of being alone
- Deep sadness or loss
- Persistent negative or ruminating thoughts
- Panic attacks
- Social difficulties
- Discomfort in one’s skin
- Sleepless nights or agitation
- Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
- Persistent emotional overwhelm
- Difficulty eating, sleeping, focusing, or enjoying life activities
- Isolation, even in the presence of others
- Overwhelming frustration, anger, or sadness
- PTSD symptoms, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Dissociation or out-of-body sensations
- Emotional numbness or overwhelming emotions
- Hypervigilance or isolation
- Poor boundaries or difficulty protecting oneself
- Invasive memories
- Excessive gaming or vaping beyond intended use
- Negative consequences from alcohol use
- Overuse of pornography
- Dysfunctional relationships with food
- Spending beyond one’s means
Contact Information
Jill.MFT.Therapy@gmail.com
851 Fremont Ave, Suite 102, Los Altos, CA 94024
408-475-5455