Highly Sensitive People & Empaths

What does therapy look like for HSPs & Empaths?

Many people have never heard of the trait of high sensitivity until we begin working together, so I often start by providing as much information and resources about the trait as possible.  A lot of times clients will come to me feeling like they are “just different” or there is “something wrong with them”.  So, learning about what the trait of high sensitivity actually means will dispel a lot of the myths and lies that society feeds us about sensitivity.  You do not need to be fixed!

That being said, there may be some areas of your life where not knowing how to manage your sensitivity is getting in the way. For example, you might experience higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression.  This is incredibly common because our society doesn’t do a great job of understanding - let alone teaching - people about sensitivity and how to manage it.  I work with you to identify what your challenges are and teach you how to manage your sensitivity so that it no longer leads to overstimulation that gets in the way of your life or work. 

Learning to work with your sensitivity can take many forms, and together we will assess which are the best fit for you.  I often teach mindfulness and awareness practices to help create a greater understanding of emotions and patterns in our lives that might not be working, and then we add on skills and techniques for handling things more effectively. 

If you’re wondering if you identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP) or empath, you can take this quiz!