Liz Crain Lpc Associate Supervised By Kristin Shanahan Lpc-S

Therapy is a safe and nurturing place where you are free to explore your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships without judgement. You may be feeling scared, enraged, or hopeless. Strong emotions may be frustrating and disorienting. This can make it difficult to communicate with others, leaving you feeling even more alone. Together, we can decipher what messages these strong emotions are sending. I will not try to “fix” or change you. As we build a relationship and you tell your story, I will stay present, listen to understand, and provide warm, direct, and nonjudgmental feedback, allowing you to be exactly as you are. I am not a solution-focused therapist. I believe that only you know what is best for you. With the freedom to express the full range of normal human emotions from rage to bliss, you will have the space to examine past and present patterns without shame. Therapy unravels the confusing knots of anxiety and depression allowing you to safely get your needs met. You’ll begin to feel empowered to make decisions for yourself based on your own needs and preferences rather than from a place of shame and guilt. You’ll begin to notice increased trust in yourself and others. This time is especially triggering for those who have experienced trauma. I am here to support you and to help you feel more grounded and secure.