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So often, we try to fix our feelings — we try to quiet them down — as if there’s something wrong with them. And, that makes sense. Anxiety isn’t comfortable, nor is regret, anger, disappointment, confusion, and exhaustion. But those uncomfortable feelings have wisdom to offer and gifts to give. Let me give an example … You know how, when you get into a car that’s not your own, there can be that “oh-this-doesn’t-feel-right” feeling? So you begin to make adjustments — lowering this and tilting that — until you arrive at what feels good enough. But, it was that initial “oh-this-doesn’t-feel-right” that guided you to make those adjustments and find a more comfortable way of sitting. The same can be said of our inner world. Most of my clients come to me after trying so many modalities and approaches to feel less stuck. They’re frustrated by their “lack of progress” and worry they’ll always feel this way. It makes sense they still feel stuck. Most approaches treat what’s “in the way” as a problem to be solved, fixed or gotten rid of. From my perspective, though, that’s like killing the messenger. By helping clients turn towards and be with those uncomfortable feelings in a warm, welcoming and unhurried way, they begin to feel immediate, pleasant shifts. Over time, those small shifts add up to real, lasting change: "I found traditional therapy harsh and full of judgment. I didn't like how therapists would try to fix me and how they tried to solve an issue they perceived as my problem. I often felt unheard and, at times, was frustrated when my sessions turned in a direction I found unhelpful or off track. I usually left my sessions feeling upset, foggy and wondering if I got anything out of them. During my first session with Lauren, I felt completely heard and left my session feeling relaxed, energized and dare I say happy! It was as if a burden was lifted off my shoulders, heart and mind. I've continued working with Lauren and am in awe of this process. It's so effective, subtle and gentle! I've gone from feeling paralyzed by overwhelm, anxiety and self-doubt to feeling much more happy and relaxed. I'm now able to move forward and toward my goals." — Theresa, North Carolina
If you’re tired of trying to “fix” yourself and forcing yourself into methods that only leave you feeling more stuck, I’d love to support you! I’m offering 20% off all single sessions with the code HOLIDAYS2025. The code is available through Sunday the 7th, but that doesn’t mean you need to have your session scheduled within that timeframe — you can use it this week to book sessions for any future date. Click the button below to schedule a session or a free, no-obligation chat.
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