There’s not an official diagnosis for a highly sensitive person. But many mental health professionals recognize common traits in these people. These traits include emotional sensitivity (empathy, responsiveness), overstimulation in the company of other people, sensitivity to subtleties, and an increased depth in processing. The hallmark of a highly sensitive person is that they become overstimulated in busy environments. This response can lead to emotional or physical fatigue after interacting with people.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions for highly sensitive people involve developing coping mechanisms that ensure the person has enough downtime, alone time, and self-care, so they don’t become overwhelmed and stressed, as that can lead to other chronic conditions. Therapists make space for highly sensitive people to process their emotions related to their experiences so they can understand themselves better.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Highly Sensitive Person
If you are a parent or primary caregiver of a teenager, you might feel concerned when you notice a shift in your teen’s behavior. You may feel that they are withdrawing, seeming combative, showing signs of anxiety/depression, etc. Because distancing from caregivers can be common during the teen years, therapy may be a beneficial outlet for your teen. I have specialized training working with...
During difficult times one can feel lost and sometimes low. Know that you are enough and that it is very normal to be experiencing these feelings. Sometimes, we need help on how to change our perspectives when the environment we live in or the worldview is negative. I help clients strengthen self regulation and self awareness, leading to better problem solving and mindfulness skills which help ...
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Are you feeling overwhelmed? Exhausted at the end of the day? Like no one really gets you? Like even though you are in a room full of people, you are completely alone? That even though you ask for support, it is falling on deaf ears? Have you been labeled "too sensitive"? Are you having difficulty understanding why other people seem to be able to get all the things done that overwhelm you? Did ...
Have you considered a creative approach to healing? Are you a sensitive soul with a great deal of empathy? Relate to being an HSP? It's difficult to manage being highly sensitive when it seems others around you may not have the same struggles. Life can feel chaotic when sensitivities are not nurtured in an effective way and it can feel lonely when it seems others don't understand. By learning m...
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If getting stuck in your head was an Olympic sport, you’d win the gold medal. You’d love to feel free, but instead feel stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed & lost. There’s a fun & playful woman in there somewhere, but she’s stifled by overthinking, overshadowed by your To Do list, & weighed down by the needs & expectations of others. You provide support & encouragement to loved ones, but not...
Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. I offer talk therapy for anxiety, depression, or trauma to regain your emotional balance. My specialties include working with the highly sensitive person as well as those experiencing grief and loss. For couples, I use PAIRS counseling techniques to help build a stronger relationship between partners. If you or a loved one are...
Unexpected challenges can surface during life transitions, raising our children, and caring for our families. However, seeking help is a courageous step towards taking action to make things easier for yourself and family to thrive. Play therapy is recognized as an effective method for treating children’s emotional and behavioral struggles. Because this therapy utilizes toys and play (a child’s...
I OFFER ONLINE SESSIONS & Accept New Clients. With increased anxiety and daily stress during the current Corona Virus, I am here to help guide you through this uncertain and continued changing times. As we discover how this pandemic has forced us to restructure our lives, let’s look at how your brain is processing the events. Some big and small daily events could be putting you at risk for...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for nature-based services, spiritual practices, and expressive arts. Combining art, spirituality and nature results in a unique and empowering experience for clients of all ages. People are free to discover and share their life experiences in a safe and honoring environment. Sharing one's pain and experiences can be hard, and I strive to be ...
Are you experiencing issues that are impacting life satisfaction, decisions, career, and relationships? You may find yourself experiencing anything from a vague sense of un-ease about your life to an intensely felt anxiety, worry or depression. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic styles that serve to increase awareness and build new understandings so that change may be experienced within a...
Have you ever been told that you are “too sensitive” or “too emotional?” I specialize in helping highly sensitive, empathic persons to thrive in a continually stressful world. Maybe you are looking to feel less overwhelmed by anxiety and overthinking. Perhaps something is missing in your career or relationships. Whatever needs attention, I would like to help you create the change you are seekin...
