Do you have people-pleasing tendencies? Do you feel emotionally exhausted? Fear of abandonment? Do you feel responsible for taking care of others? Do you struggle with boundary setting and self-love? Each of us brings our own history, traumas, and fears into our adult relationships. Our past experiences continue to drive our view of self, others, and the world. We carry forward unhelpful ways of communicating, behaving, and relating to others. This can result in self-sabotaging behaviors which contribute to our relationship dissatisfaction. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming feelings, relationship issues, anxiety or depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary, but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the habits holding you back. Let's work together! My approach focuses on healing from past learning/programming. Anxiety, depression, personal traumas, and negative relationship cycles can be healed by understanding our experiences and adjusting how we view ourselves, others, and the world. Areas of focus would be recognizing unhealthy behaviors within your relationships with your partner, family, and coworkers. I will assist you with improving your ability to practice self-love! I also assist clients with increasing assertiveness and improving healthy boundaries. Together, we can identify what's not working and bring you back into balance. I apply cognitive behavioral techniques to enhance your relationship with yourself and others.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Soon after scheduling with me, I will text and send a message on the platform with my forms to be completed before the first session. In the first session, we'll discuss the reasons that lead you to starting your journey of healing. I will also ask questions in order to gather information regarding family, social and romantic relationships, and past traumas.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked with clients for the past 13 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you identify the root cause of your challenges and create a plan that leads to measurable progress.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I work very well with client struggling with assertiveness, boundary setting, low self-esteem, need to control, and managing relationships.

About Makeda Bostwick LPC LCMHC NCC BC-TMH