Political Climate

We do not exist in a vacuum since we are all part of a sociopolitical and economic world structure. Indeed, “the personal is political” – i.e. our individual struggles may be generated and intensified by sociopolitical and economic systems, as well as power struggles within our relationships. Our goal would be to bring those dynamics within the therapeutic process since they inform who we are as client and therapist, as well as highlight the path for a more inclusive healing process.

In many ways it is a remarkable time to be alive. As someone who needs a daily grounding practice to cope with the seeming precarity of our collective existence, I am sensitive to those for whom things like climate anxiety or a sense of hopelessness about political dysfunction, represent intrusive thoughts that impede daily functioning. Remember that we're in this together, and that connection - cultivating a solidarity mindset - is a powerful antidote to the forces working against our survival.

We can assist you through this challenging time via telehealth. We understand COVID-19 has brought a lot of stress and uncertainty. We have worked with many clients on challenging life transitions and we'd love to work with you too!

While one may choose to not attend to politics, none of us exist outside of our political systems. Power distribution, institutionalized discrimination and racism, income and rights inequality affect the vast majority of us negatively in multiple ways. Together we can work toward ways to heal from those effects to empower you internally, interpersonally, culturally and politically.

The current political climate has increased existential angst in many of us to a fever pitch. This can lead us to question our place in the world, our relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, and how we can stay the course without exhausting ourselves in the fight for social justice. As a social justice warrior myself, I can assist with helping you obtain a balance in standing up for your beliefs while maintaining a balance that leaves you space to enjoy your life.

Todays political climate has affected us. It has caused anxiety and fear in nearly all of us. It has torn apart families and left too many feeling scared and alone. I studied political science in college and have been fascinated by the social science aspect. Sadly, while most of us have found people who share the same political leanings, we have also felt a profound sense of disconnection from those with whom our values don't align. Regardless of what your bumper sticker says, I am here for you.

Our current political climate is undeniably exacerbating symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. I hear everyday how this is affecting people, nonetheless, I rarely see clients come in to therapy to address these issues because "it's not bad enough." Your experience around our political issues and concerns are valid, and you're welcome to process these in session with me.

A person may choose to not attend to politics, but no one exists outside of societal and political contexts. The distribution of power affects you and everyone you know; institutional discrimination and racism affects us all, and for the vast of us, that is not a positive thing. Together, we can work to identify how this impacts your emotions and thoughts, and to create positive change in yourself, your relationships and our world.

Many among us yearn not only to heal as individuals in order to better withstand the conditions that shape our daily existence, but also to transform these conditions and fight for a more just world that better meets our collective needs. As your therapist, I will work with you to explore how you can get involved or deepen your involvement in political organizing in ways that work for you - in ways that keep you feeling nourished and powerful, and prevent you from becoming depleted and cynical.

You may not think therapy is a place to talk about politics. Yet it can be a great opportunity to discuss how the current political climate may be causing stress in your daily life.