Individual Therapy

People seek therapy for many different reasons. Most people wait to reach out for help until they are on the verge of a crisis or already in the midst of one.

Therapy is not just for those in crisis.

Attending weekly therapy sessions during periods of greater stability can provide major preventative benefits and the opportunity for even more meaningful exploration and profound understanding.

Regardless of what exactly brings people therapy, each person is experiencing some level of suffering. This suffering can range from semi-tolerable emotional struggles to on-going, deeply felt inner pain and sorrow. People considering therapy are looking for a way to lessen the burden of suffering, a way to feel better.

This is exactly where I can help.

It is natural to feel ambivalent about or resistant to starting therapy. It is not uncommon for human beings to avoid change, even when experiencing a high intensity of discomfort. The path of self-discovery is not always an easy one, but it is a worthwhile journey ripe with rewards.

Sometimes the hardest part is making the decision to start something new and then following through with it. If it was easy to change on your own, you would have done it already. We ALL need help overcoming obstacles and navigating tough transitions. We simply can’t face life’s most difficult trials alone.

I will be with you every step of the way.

Let me help you get back on track. Call or message me today:

415-993-1301 or julia@julialehrmantherapy.com

These are some of the issues I work with people on every day:

LIFE TRANSITIONS

You’re having difficulty navigating change in your life. You’re going through a break-up or divorce, assimilating to a new location, moving to a new destination, leaving a job, starting a job, becoming an entrepreneur, thinking about grad school or just finishing, getting married, becoming a parent, entering a new phase of life, and the list goes on. Transitions are confusing and scary. These are challenging times in your life and you need support.

TRAUMA

You feel weighed down by events of the past. Carrying this weight feels heavy and burdensome. You long to feel more free. Trauma comes in many forms— single events and also the more insidious kinds. Something happened within you as a result of what you experienced. It’s time to reclaim your life.

RELATIONSHIPS

You feel challenged by relationships. You want to improve the relationship you have with yourself and your relationships with others– a romantic partner, people you’re dating, family members, friends, coworkers. We exist in a relational matrix that can be complex and difficult to navigate. You need a safe, confidential space to talk about all of it.

SELF-ESTEEM

You’re in an ongoing battle with yourself and your inner critic is winning. That voice inside your head that tells you you’re not good enough never stops. You’re tired of it having power and control over you. 

ANXIETY

Your thoughts are racing. You replay things in your mind over and over. The cycle of regret, worry, and fear seems never-ending. It’s exhausting and you’re fed up with it.

SHAME

You have a secret you’ve been holding in. You’re afraid of being judged. Pretending like it’s not there isn’t working anymore. You wish you had someone you could trust who would listen.

DEPRESSION

You dread waking up each morning. You feel sad and empty inside. You’re surrounded by people, yet you still feel alone. You’ve stopped doing the things you used to enjoy. You’re worried you will always feel this way.

GRIEF

 You’ve suffered an immense loss. It is completely shattering. You feel a deep sense of sorrow and despair. It sometimes comes in waves. The pain has changed you. It may feel difficult to touch, but it needs processing. 

LONGING

Your life feels dull and void of meaning. You’re sick of just going through the motions. You long to find passion and purpose. Something has to change.

STRESS / WORK-LIFE BALANCE

You’re completely stressed out and overworked. You feel like you’re on the verge of melting down. You desperately crave more balance. You need time to slow down, time for yourself.

ANGER

You feel irritated and on edge. Any minute you could snap. There is so much bottled up inside. You need an outlet to express yourself.

PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION

You’ve had a powerful and potentially life-changing experience that you need to metabolize and better understand. You want to unpack the mental, emotional, and perhaps visual content that you can’t quite make sense of. You’re looking for support around how to cope with what you encountered and apply it to your everyday life.

 Whatever the case may be, I’m here to help you find meaning in your experiences. Together we will untie the knots that feel stuck so that you can feel more clarity and peace.