Paul Renn
When we experience loss, unwanted change, or trauma it can shake our foundations and lead to pain, confusion, and heartache. While we can't prevent life from happening or undo what we've been through, my practice is based on a deeply held belief in the ability for all of us to heal and resume living with meaning and purpose. Recognizing where you're feeling blocked, stuck, or hurt will inform where we focus our efforts. Granting ourselves full permission to feel and express the depth of our feelings is instrumental to healing and growth. My role is to bear witness to your experience while offering support and encouragement as you recognize and process your feelings. Through curiosity, presence, and attunement I seek to facilitate individual's getting back to living through effectively addressing, expelling, and moving past what has caused pain.
Metaphorically this could be conceptualized as me providing a mirror, a different map, or a good book depending on what the individual needs to help them on their path.
Owning how we feel without asking for permission, learning how to internally validate ourselves, and developing self regulation strategies will help when we experience intense challenges. We can learn to change our narratives and work towards unconditional self love and acceptance. Please trust yourself and your wisdom when doing healing work.
First session
In our sessions together my intention is that you will consistently experience a therapist who is attuned, engaged, and open to your experience. My hope is that you will leave each conversation with increased insight and skills for mood management in between sessions.
Strengths
What I bring to the table are techniques that I have seen help countless people over the years. These include presence, curiosity, and offering nonjudgmental acceptance. Metaphorically this could be conceptualized as me providing a mirror, a different map, or a good book depending on what the individual needs to help them on their path.
Ideal clients
Depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, adjustment disorders, self esteem.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions419 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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- New JerseyLicense 44SC06421400
- PennsylvaniaLicense CW019392