Services Offered
Mental Health
Just as we know it is important to take care of our bodies, it is just as important to take care of our minds as well! Anxious or depressed feelings and thoughts can show up in so many different forms – feeling like you cannot “turn your brain off”, feeling unmotivated or like you cannot relax, having a hard time catching your breath, sleepless nights, or even physical symptoms such as stomach and headaches. Feelings are a very real and normal part of life, and as humans, they are our tool, meant to signal to when something in our life works for us, or it doesn’t and we need to make a change. This is a strength as humans, not as weakness. If sadness or feeling worried or overwhelmed become too much to bear, talking to a clinician is helpful in understanding what your experiences may be trying to tell you, and how to listen in order to feel better and create more control and balance in your life!
Life Transitions
Life is full of change, some planned, some unplanned; some good changes, and some bad ones. Change can include anything from a graduation, to a move, a wedding, or a loss, a family growing or dissolving– just to name a few! No matter what type of change happens in life, periods of adjustment and new beginnings can feel uncomfortable. Many people begin therapy during periods of change to help them navigate how to best tackle the change and the feelings of discomfort, to work toward acceptance and satisfaction with a new normal.
Grief
The loss of someone or something we love has such a profound impact on us. The feelings of sadness, missing someone, and trying to understand this loss can be overwhelming and painful. These are times when we may not know how to pick ourselves up out of the darkness, and need the support of someone to be able to begin to sort through the discomfort of it all. With grief counseling, you are able to release the discomfort of what you are going through, while honoring your loss and the memories of an important part of your life.
Physical Illness and Caregiver Support
It can be devastating
hearing news of illness, for yourself and for those you care for and love. Physical illness
can make you feel helpless, angry, and lonely, as the changes in life that may come
with this are not ones you had envisioned or been prepared for. Taking care of our
mind and these feelings is so helpful in coping with changes, and has proven to be
helpful at times in recovery. Finding support when feeling as if there is no one else to
turn to or to understand can make all of the difference in showing up for yourself and the
people you care for and love, and enjoy the moments of living again.
Trauma
There are difficult instances and times in our life that can affect us in so many ways. Instances of trauma can come in many different forms, from specific instances to prolonged periods of time. These incidents affect us and our physical and mental health in so many ways, and can cause discomfort within us, and fears that can feel incapacitating at times. It can be difficult to carry your experiences and the memories associated with them alone, while also difficult to bear the thought of sharing your pain with anyone for fear of judgement or not being understood. As a trained professional, I strive to create a safe space to explore, process, and tell your story, in order to heal these wounds in a healthy way and feel capable and successful to move past your past.
Contact Me
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Want to Know More?
- mcardillolmft@gmail.com
- +1 203-253-2781