Hope Tola, MA, NCC, LPCC (she/her)

I specialize in aging, helping clients navigate the challenges - grief & loss, health concerns, empty nesting, job loss/change, changes to family structure and home life - and the feelings of loss, anxiety, sadness and fear that come with it. Whether you are searching for meaning or purpose as you move into the next chapter or trying to make sense of of how you got to this point in the first place, together we explore what would make you feel more whole, fulfilled and contented.

A family is its own ever-changing, living unit that is deeply impacted by all its members. When one member of the family is struggling, all members feel it & even the smallest change can throw off relationships, create frustrations & disappointments. While I welcome families of all sizes/identities, typically I work in "dyads" (two people) to help parents+teens, romantic couples and adult family/friends improve communication, understanding & to reconnect with love and support.

I see parents who are raising children of all ages, as well as parents of adult children since the work, stresses, joys and fears of parenting shift but never end. There can be feelings of grief that can coincide unexpectedly in parenting, loss of identity, struggles to communicate with partners/family members, daily frustrations, deep fatigue and loss of purpose. Anxiety and worries can grow and we work to find a balance of acceptance, meaning and appropriate life balance for holistic health.

I see parents who are raising children of all ages, as well as parents of adult children since the work, stresses, joys and fears of parenting shift but never end. There can be feelings of grief that can coincide unexpectedly in parenting, loss of identity, struggles to communicate with partners/family members, daily frustrations, deep fatigue and loss of purpose. Anxiety and worries can grow and we work to find a balance of acceptance, meaning and appropriate life balance for holistic health.

What is it all for? Existential therapy tackles the deep, powerful questions that reside in each of us, to unlock the purpose and meaning that defines our life. Often feelings of sadness, loneliness, "stuck"ness & fear come from a place of living out of alignment with what we truly want and desire. Human concerns such as mortality, responsibility & freedom also impact how we move through the world, and existential therapy aims to explore these powerful concerns to unlock a happier life.

What is it all for? Existential therapy tackles the deep, powerful questions that reside in each of us, to unlock the purpose and meaning that defines our life. Often feelings of sadness, loneliness, "stuck"ness & fear come from a place of living out of alignment with what we truly want and desire. Human concerns such as mortality, responsibility & freedom also impact how we move through the world, and existential therapy aims to explore these powerful concerns to unlock a happier life.

Humanistic therapy is based on the power and uniqueness of each person. You are an expert in your life, your dreams and desires, and humanistic therapy acknowledges that, aims to re-connect you with your confidence and sense of self, and support you as you explore the best ways to improve your situation and reach your goals.

Psychodynamic therapy believes our current anxieties, worries, discomfort, conflicts and fears have roots in our earlier experiences, childhood and attachments. We may not be aware of needs and unprocessed experiences just below the surface, and psychodynamic therapy aims to explore what might be there needing to be considered, processed and resolved to impact our current experiences and feelings.

Rogerian therapy is based on the power and uniqueness of each person. You are an expert in your life, your dreams and desires, and Rogerian therapy acknowledges that, aims to re-connect you with your confidence and sense of self and support you as you grieve, process, explore desires and goals, and determine how to move toward the more peaceful, contented, authentic life you want.

The majority of my clients are grieving "everyday losses," experiencing the grief that often goes unnamed - pain, confusion, anxiety, stuckness, uncertainty that accompanies major changes in our lives, threats to our identity, transitions that require us to reshape who we are, what we want from life & how to move forward. I am honored to also support those grieving loss of loved ones & pets, and understand that these can be complicated relationships that may produce a range of emotions.

Anxiety is not a problem! If that got your attention, let me explain: anxiety is a natural response to a situation we find threatening or unsafe. Anxiety is a warning sign, an appropriate way our bodies & minds spring to action to protect us. However, anxiety can get out of hand, can show up where it is no longer needed, can take over with racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, inability to slow down or feel pleasure. By uncovering the root cause of anxiety, we can recalibrate to restore peace.