My Approach
Ever heard the phrase, "No mud, no lotus?"
Imagine a lotus flower. It journeys through the muckiest, muddiest swamps to blossom in pristine beauty. Sometimes, life can feel like that journey, where we're striving to bloom, but we find ourselves trapped in the shadows of life's challenges. We wonder, "when will we catch a break and find our slice of happiness?"
In this grand symphony of life, depression often plays a haunting tune, silently affecting 280 million souls, isolating them in their struggle. Many bear this burden for months or even years before seeking help. I'm here to shine a light on the path to healing.
Here's a glimpse into the stories I've had the honor to be part of:
🌼 Picture a middle school girl, tormented by cyberbullies and left with unsupportive friends. She battles with dwindling self-esteem, her thoughts drifting to dark places. She's a lotus stuck in the mud, but she can bloom once more.
🌟 Then there's the teen boy, mourning the loss of a beloved grandparent to the relentless grip of COVID. His world has lost its color, schoolwork blurry, motivation waning. But even in darkness, his lotus spirit can find its radiance again.
💔 A college student, recently untangled from a long-term relationship, now struggles with the aching void of loneliness. She questions her worthiness of love and yearns for a connection. Her lotus heart still carries the potential to bloom anew.
🥀 Lastly, a young adult male whose life seems picture-perfect on the outside, yet he's trapped in a numb existence, a lotus stuck in the murky waters of melancholy. He yearns for true happiness, and I'm here to guide him toward the light.
In our journey together, I'll deploy a toolkit of techniques to brighten your mood, depending on the unique shades of your depression. We might embrace cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and the soothing touch of mindfulness-based relaxation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
As we venture on this path, we'll measure your progress, a compass leading us toward your destination. My aim isn't to shield you from ever experiencing sadness, for that's an impossible feat. Instead, I'll arm you with a treasure chest of skills, tools that you can turn to whenever you need to uplift your mood and conquer life's trials with resilience. Your lotus is destined to bloom, and I'm here to help you unleash its inner radiance. 🌷💫