Taking the first steps towards finding a therapist you "click" with can be intimidating (and exhausting) so I give you tons of credit for getting this far.
I feel honored to work with my clients because I know how hard it can be to open up about personal things. I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic relationship, a relationship where you feel truly "seen" and understood.
I like to think of a therapist's role as a supportive, steady companion who walks next to you on your path. While I certainly do not have all the answers, I do have plenty of skills and experience that might be helpful along the way.
Part of what I love about being a therapist is hearing people's rich stories of not only heartache and struggle, but resilience and healing. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to talk about those deeply personal experiences.
If it sounds like we might "click", feel free to reach out to schedule an intro call. I look forward to it!
GROUPS
I believe that healing often occurs in community. Because of this, I run interpersonal process groups (for different age cohorts), support groups, and skills groups (such as DBT skills or skills for anxiety management). Please reach out for more details!
Jillian Velekkakan
LCSW