You feel like you are not where you should be in life, like other people have it figured out, but you have not. You have a wall up that is meant to protect you, but instead, makes friendships or relationships difficult. You may even find yourself sabotaging so others never find out what’s behind the wall. These walls may be from a traumatic event or a life-time of trauma where you felt like you were just trying to survive. Sometimes it’s hard to trust yourself to make decisions or trust that other people really like you. You try to distract yourself with your phone, exercising, or other numbing activities, but you keep finding yourself back in your own head feeling lost. In the hopes of changing destructive behaviors, getting support during a life transition, or simply needing help getting unstuck, you are looking to find someone who you can trust and understands you to help get you on track. 

I’m Here to Help
My name is Laura Connell, and I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years experience who helps people like you to feel heard and understood without judgment. I am empathic and compassionate, but also use humor at times. I provide information and insight that will help you understand you’re not “crazy”, as well as challenge some of the distorted beliefs that cause you emotional pain. I take a personalized perspective in working with each client. Your feelings will be validated but I will also challenge you to let go of what’s not working. At times I may recommend some outside “homework” to practice skills we discuss in session. I will help you embrace a more positive perspective that can improve your relationships, work, and how you view yourself. You will be taught how to change patterns that brought you to this painful place. I offer hope and guidance so that you will be able to move forward more easily in mind, body, and spirit.

Next Step
If you are ready to transform your life into how you always hoped it could be (or maybe even beyond what you thought you ever deserved), contact me at 518.526.0208 for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation or click here to find out how the right therapist, combined with your desire and willingness to take the next step, can give you the chance to live your best life.