counseling and therapy for helpers

who you are

Being a "helper" is not what you do for a living. 
It is a way of being in the world.

​Whether you are a helping professional, caregiver, parent, or just a naturally helpful and generous person, the world needs you, but it needs a healthy​ you.

Do any of these statements resonate with you?

• I feel guilty when I want to take time for myself.
• I don't feel comfortable asking for or receiving help.
• I feel exhausted, irritable, shut down, or disconnected from my self and others.
• If I consider my needs, I feel selfish. 
• I worry that if I don't take care of others, I will be alone.
• I have a really hard time saying no.
• Sometimes I feel I have nothing left to give.
• Sometimes people take advantage of my caring nature. ​
• I often don't know what I need or how I feel.
• I am great and caring for others, but not caring for myself. 
• I have a hard time expressing my needs to others.  
• ​Sometimes the pain and suffering in the world is almost too much to bear. 

common challenges of helpers

• Self-neglect (inadequate or nonexistent self-care)
• Difficulty setting boundaries, being assertive, acknowledging or communicating needs
• Perfectionism
  
• Self criticism 
• People-pleasing
• Feeling disconnected from self 

​This can lead to a variety of problems like illness, burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, or depression.

Healthy helpers: prioritize self-care; are grounded and present; make time for rest and play; are willing to ask for and accept help; assert their needs and boundaries; and are able to serve with a generous heart, for they know they are being cared for too.

take care of yourself

If any of this resonates with you, contact me to learn more about how my counseling and therapy services can be a part of your essential self-care.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation if you would like to explore the possibility of working together before committing to an appointment.