"One of the quickest paths to an open heart
is to recognize how much courage it takes
to live a life. Any life.
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To choose to see that courage in others.
And to choose to see it in ourselves."
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- Andrea Gibson
Bente Sterrett, LICSW
I can help with:
Emotional Dysregulation
Intense emotions and mood swings (like with BPD or ADHD) can leave you feeling out of control and exhausted. There's nothing wrong with you; some people are just born with stronger, longer-lasting feelings. Together we can explore your triggers, learn to ride those emotional waves, and help you show up as the real, vibrant you.
Trauma
Complex trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, or a past experience leaving you on edge. Trauma therapy is slow, steady work that respects the pace you can tolerate. No rush and no pressure. Together we will explore the impact trauma has had, how your nervous system is trying to protect you, and how to help it feel whole, content, and calm again.
Gender Affirming Mental Health Care
Perhaps life is not about a single destination, but rather the beautiful, never-ending journey of becoming. Together, we can spend time navigating that journey, exploring what gender means for you, and identifying what you might need to be able to show up in ways that feel authentic to you and your gender identity.
ADHD
Growing up with ADHD can leave you feeling different or like you're falling behind your peers. You might wonder why others are able to manage higher education, work, relationships while you struggle. Neurodiverse people have many unique strengths, and can encounter some unique obstacles. Together, we can figure out what you need to thrive, both internally and out in the world.
Anxiety & Depression
Maybe you've gone to therapy before and still didn't see the progress you'd hoped for. Together, we'll explore the thought and reaction patterns that are keeping you stuck (both in life and therapy), and begin gently readjusting those to better fit the life you envision for yourself.
Is This For Me?
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Have you ever been told "you worry too much" or "stop overthinking"?
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Have you ever wished you could feel things just a little less?
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Have you been told you're "too sensitive" or "too emotional" so many times you've started to believe it?
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Are you exhausted from constantly trying to manage or hide how much you're really feeling?
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Are you good at talk therapy and verbally processing, but still find yourself stuck on the same issues and concerns?
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Does past trauma keep showing up in your present, affecting your relationships and sense of safety?
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Do you not feel fully comfortable with who you are or how you show up?
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Are you navigating your gender identity or neurodivergence without finding therapists who truly understand the complexity of the experience?
Your depth and intensity aren't a flaw. You aren't a problem to fix. Together, we'll work with who you are, not against it.
