Chethana Perera

I feel strongly about making therapy a place you can relax, we will talk, laugh, and find our rhythm together. I work with many therapy modalities and specialize in self compassion, meaning we will work on putting your self first, which will naturally open up feelings of up self worth and "I can do /I am good" mentality. Having worked in different mental health care settings for over 10 years: community service, inpatient and out patient, I have a wide variety of tools and strategies that I pull from. For example, we can work on "grounding tools" like focusing on a particular sound or a sight, or a breathing technique to be utilized discreetly to eliminate an acute stress/ panic reaction, while being in a room full of people. On the other hand, we will work on long term strategies to find a balance in life, and be able to sustain a sense of joy and content.

I believe as human beings we all have our own unique strengths and needs. And a huge part of healing is connected to being okay with who we are: Acceptance which is different, more humble from Forgiveness. And If we can arrive at a place of acceptance for ourselves and and the others around us, the world we live in could be a much better place. As a mom, a daughter, a wife and a person coming from a different cultural background, I deeply appreciate challenges that come with the many roles we juggle in life and I am passionate about celebrating individuality. I believe that by combining your expertise of your lived experienced and the tools and strategies that I have as a therapist, together we can work towards what feels best for you.