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Myself

Find yourself. Again.

Mental health is the feeling that we have enough resources (within ourselves and in our world) that we can manage whatever stressors come our way. Being mentally well means that we can cope effectively with the usual challenges life throws our way. Our mental health can be compromised in a few different ways. 

First, we may not have enough internal resources to overcome those daily challenges. Because mental health is not yet taught in most schools, many of us never learn the skills we need to manage our lives. Therapy can help you, or your loved ones, develop those skills as you might develop skills when learning a new sport. 

Second, we may not have enough resources outside of ourselves to take care of ourselves during difficult times. We may be great at deep breathing and riding out emotional waves, but circumstances in our lives (a recent move or job loss, for example) might make it hard for us to get the support we need. A therapist can not only serve as a member of the support team you need but can also help you navigate toward finding more connection and greater support in your world outside of therapy. 

Finally, sometimes things happen in life that overpower even the most resilient and well-equipped of us all. Traumas, losses, and things like global pandemics, may be so massive in their stressfulness that we can use all of our skills and resources and still not feel mentally well. In these cases, therapy can be a space to help build up even more coping strategies while breaking down the trauma or stressor into bite sized chunks so that it becomes more manageable. 

When you seek care with us, you will receive an individualized plan that is tailored to your specific needs. So whether you’re generally pretty well and just struggling through something particularly hard or you feel as if you never really figured out how to cope with life, or anything in between, your therapist will meet you where you are and together you’ll come up with a plan that gets you to where you want to be.

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My Relationship

Get back to where you’ve always wanted to be.

Every couple experiences its own challenges and triumphs; people in couples therapy are able to find a safe, supportive space in which to talk about the difficult moments and dynamics that arise in a relationship.  

As humans, we continue to grow in new directions throughout our lives; sometimes it is hard for our partners to keep up. This can lead to tension or conflicts within a relationship, in which one or both people feel misunderstood or undervalued. However, this growth is also an opportunity to continually learn and appreciate new aspects of your partner and your connection to one another.  

If you and your loved one feel as though you are “stuck” in the same unhealthy dynamic, or a seemingly endless cycle of frustrating patterns, couple’s therapy is an ideal place to gain insight and perspective on how to move forward.  While it may not always feel like it, change is always possible within a relationship, and when both people are invested in doing the work an even more meaningful and fulfilling partnership can blossom.

When you enter couples counseling or relationship therapy, it might feel like you and your partner are both signing up as the therapist’s clients. Ultimately, however, your relationship is what is at the heart of the work in couples therapy. We would love the opportunity to work with you and your partner in the spirit of helping your relationship be what you know it can be.

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My Family

Meaningful Connections. Meaningful Change.

Relationships can be complicated, challenging, and, if we put in the work, the most meaningful component to our lives. Nothing drives this point home more than families, where different dynamics and personalities can bring both joy and a pounding headache, all in the same fifteen minutes. 

Family therapy is designed to identify, address, and hopefully ease the barriers that are standing in the way of your family feeling connected and whole. With the support and guidance of a skilled therapist, your family will learn more effective ways to listen to one another and be truly heard. If your family has been disrupted by a difficult life event, your therapist can help you work through the challenge together, bringing you closer, rather than pushing you further away. Family therapy aims to help all members to understand one another more fully, and to recognize that each person has an important role to play in overcoming conflict and strife. By doing the difficult work together, families emerge with valuable skills to communicate better, empathize deeper, and problem solve more collaboratively.

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My Child

From surviving to thriving.

As a parent, you know better than anyone that children do not process their feelings in the same fashion that adults do. Kids communicate their needs in often hard-to-comprehend ways, sometimes leaving parents and family members confused. If your child is experiencing a mental health challenge, you may feel helpless to provide them the support and understanding that they need. This can cause feelings of guilt, demoralization, and frustration in any parent. 

Child therapy recognizes that, as we develop, our brains react to life events in different ways. Even as an adult it can be difficult to understand, let alone express, what we are feeling and experiencing. Children often have even fewer tools and experience to do so. This is precisely why child therapy is so powerful: it teaches and empowers young people to notice and name what they’re feeling rather than just unconsciously react to it. By helping children understand what they are experiencing, and how their thoughts play an integral role in their emotions, even young kids can develop a sense of agency and regulation in their daily lives. Child therapy is often far more interactive than traditional therapy, and typically involves being playful and creative with a child in order to allow deeper feelings, thoughts, and experiences to surface in the process.

At Sweetgrass, we work with children, and the families that love them, to help them find new ways of being. Often in conjunction with family therapy, child therapy can help your child grow and learn while you grow right along with them.

Teenagers: If you're a teenager, you might be wondering what therapy can do for you.  The beautiful thing about therapy is that it's up to YOU to decide.  In so much of our lives we are told what to do, and sometimes the expectations of us can feel overwhelmingly high.  Even when we're the only ones putting them on ourselves!  When you have a session with a therapist, though, you will feel empowered to dig into the areas of your life that feel important to you.  There are no rights or wrongs, and there is always more we can learn about ourselves.  Therapy can be an adventure of your choosing, with someone by your side to guide you when hard things arise, or to follow behind when you feel like taking the lead.  You are the expert on your own life, after all.

Different things attract people to therapy, but teenagers often find that these focused conversations give them a chance to discover who they are: what they care about, what they value, what gives them a sense of meaning.  It also armors adolescents with tools that they can use throughout their day to manage things like anxiety, depression and general life stress.  These are things that all of us experience to different degrees, and the more prepared you are to deal with the harder aspects of life the less likely they might be to throw you off course.  At the end of the day, we all want to feel in control of our lives.  Therapy is so essential in helping you learn what your strengths are, and when it's not worth the energy, so you can get busy living.

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My Parent

Aging with grace and support.

If your parent is aging or seeking care but isn’t sure how to navigate the complicated system of healthcare, you might find yourself trying to figure out how to help them get their needs met. At Sweetgrass, we understand that mental health changes throughout our lifespan and that we are constantly evolving (and sometimes devolving) as we age. Your loved one deserves to be cared for as they cope with grief, aging challenges, or a lifetime of pain they have yet to fully reckon with.

You found your way to us and we would like the opportunity to help your parent or caregiver find their way toward better mental health. Being a caregiver to someone that has been in that role for you can be complicated. We also provide support to individuals who are coping with the stresses and challenges of caregiving for their loved ones.

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Parent Coaching

Be the parent you wish you had.

There is no such thing as the 'perfect parent,' but there tend to be ways in which we can make our lives, and the lives of our children, more fulfilling. Parent coaches at Sweetgrass support mothers and fathers in navigating the endless decision-making and judgement calls that so often tax even the most energetic of parents.  This approach will allow you to expand your toolbox, from having tough conversations with your child to supporting their relationships or academic challenges.  

Parenting can often feel like trial-and-error, and what worked so well for one of your children may have had the exact opposite effect on another. Parent coaching will help you feel better prepared to keep your head above water when things with your child feel unbearable, and will support you in maintaining your values and sense of self throughout the long journey of parenthood.