Individual and Group Psychotherapy in
Washington, DC
Sadness. Anxiety. Flatness. Loneliness. Crisis. Feeling stuck. Dissatisfaction with work. Dissatisfaction with loved ones. Everyone feels these at one time or another – it is in fact, part of what it means to be human. Sometimes these feelings come and go, but sometimes they stay. They begin to affect other areas in our life. What began as a sinking feeling in our stomach has given rise to sleepless nights. Although lonely, we may find ourselves stuck in patterns of habitually chasing after the Unavailable Other. Perhaps the sadness over a current loss has inexplicably brought up prior losses. Things begin to feel heavy and impenetrable.
The paradox about times like this when you feel stuck and don’t know where to turn, is that there is also great potential for growth and change. In fact, symptoms are often the sign that the time is ripe to stop relying on behavioral patterns that no longer work for us and to learn new ways of relating to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us.
Psychotherapy is not just about “getting rid of” negative feelings and responses. It can be more than that. We can learn to be kind to ourselves and to others, learn tools that move us out of feeling stuck while at the same time gaining a deep appreciation for our lives. Instead of being closed and reactive, we can learn to open up and respond with clarity and compassion to the world around us.