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For Hyperindependent Women and Parents of Struggling Teens
Is Your Strength Actually Isolating You? Is Your Home Filled With Conflict Instead of Connection?
For the Woman Who is Tired of Doing it All Alone
You pride yourself on your capability and resilience. You’re the one people lean on, the one who figures it out, the one who never drops the ball. But secretly, you’re exhausted. The weight of everything is yours to carry, and the idea of asking for help feels more like a personal failure than a logical solution. You may feel a constant, low hum of anxiety, not about one specific thing, but about the sheer volume of everything you manage. Moments of quiet are rare, and when they happen, they’re often filled with a sense of numbness or dread instead of peace.
You might find yourself:
Dismissing your own stress because “others have it worse.”
Feeling irritable or impatient with loved ones who don’t seem to pull their weight.
Building walls to protect yourself, only to find they also keep out support and intimacy.
Struggling to truly relax or be present, as your mind is always planning the next task.
Feeling profoundly lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people.
This isn't a character flaw; it’s a survival strategy that has worked until now. But it’s costing you the deep, meaningful connections you truly crave.
Therapy with me is not about making you "needy" or breaking down the strength you've worked so hard to build. It’s about channeling that strength in a new direction: toward yourself. In our sessions, we create a space where you can finally set that weight down. You can talk about your fears, your frustrations, and your hopes without judgement. I will help you understand how your past experiences shaped this “do-it-myself” mentality and gently challenge you to practice vulnerability in a safe, controlled environment. We will work on skills to identify your needs, communicate them effectively, and graciously receive support. This is your permission slip to prioritize your emotional well-being and to discover that true strength includes knowing who you can trust.
Imagine a life where you can: Share a burden with someone else and feel lighter, not weaker. Experience a disagreement without fearing the relationship will collapse. Genuinely relax and feel connected during quiet moments, instead of planning or worrying. Feel confident not just in your ability to handle everything, but in your ability to enjoy your life and relationships. This isn’t about a complete personality overhaul; it’s an integration. It’s about adding new tools to your arsenal- tools of connection, trust and mutual support- so you can build a life that feels strong and sustainable. Resilient and deeply connected.
For the Parent Who is Worried About Their Teen (& Exhausted by the Conflict)
You remember your funny, connected child, and now you’re living with a distant, angry or withdrawn teenager. What starts as a simple request to clean their room explodes into a massive argument filled with yelling, slamming doors and painful words. You cycle between frustration, deep worry, and guilt, exhausted from constantly being the “bad cop”. You lie awake at night wondering if this is normal teenage behavior or something more serious, and you fear you’re losing your child.
You might see your teen:
Reacting with extreme anger or sadness to what seems like small problems.
Withdrawing from the family, spending excessive time isolated in their room.
Struggling academically or losing interest in activities they once loved.
Being defiant, dishonest, or engaging in risky behaviors.
Seeming anxious, on edge, or “checked out” and numb.
You’re trying your best, but your usual parenting playbook isn’t working. You feel like you're failing, and the connection you once shared feels broken.
This is where Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) comes in. This isn’t about teaching you to be a stricter disciplinarian or a permissive pushover. It’s about understanding that your teen’s behavior is language: It’s communicating an unmet need or a response to past trauma that they can’t verbalize. In our work together, I will empower YOU as the healing agent for your child. We will focus on creating an environment of “felt-safety” in your home, where your teen can begin to regulate their emotions and trust that you are a source of support, not conflict. I will teach you practical, connecting strategies to de-escalate situations, address the underlying needs driving the behavior, and set empowering boundaries that rebuild trust instead of breaking it down. This is your permission to seek help. It is a sign of strength, not failure, to get the right tools to support your child.
Imagine your home could: Have moments of peace and even laughter, not just tension and walking on eggshells. Be a place where conflicts end with repair and connection, not resentment and distance. Allow you to feel like a calm, confident guide for your teen, not a frustrated warden. See your teen beginning to open up, share their struggles, and actually seek you out for support
Healing the parent-teen relationship is possible. By addressing the root of the behavioral struggles, we can move from a cycle of reaction and conflict to a foundation of connection and understanding, giving your teen the skills they need to thrive into adulthood.
If you see yourself in these words, I invite you to reach out. We can schedule a brief call to discuss your specific situation and answer any questions you have. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through life alone and you don’t have to navigate your teens struggles without a roadmap. I am here to help.