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DEPRESSION 

  • Maybe you don't feel as much energy as you used to, you're oversleeping, or finding yourself feeling emotionally numb.

  • Are you tired and frustrated by trying to think more positive but it's just not enough?

  • Do thoughts about your past cloud your thinking about your future?

  • You’re ready to stop beating yourself up and embrace who you are!!

    Most of my clients come to me feeling mentallY exhausted and overwhelmed. My goal is to help you manage the discomfort in the short term and ultimately get to the DEeper meaning for long term relief.

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Anxiety

  • Overthinking, "on edge", or feelings of restlessness 

  • Analyzing your actions long after an event has occurred

  • An endless to-do list in your mind 

  • Mindlessly scrolling as a distraction from the tension

  • ​Difficulty being present

  • Physical symptoms like heart racing, heaviness in your chest, and shortness of breath

  • Overwhelm

  • Intense emotions that feel like "breakdowns"

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Finding it hard to focus

 

At Ashley Carr Counseling, I’m here to help you tackle anxiety in a supportive and understanding way. I work with you to uncover what’s causing your stress and teach you practical skills to manage it. Together, we’ll find strategies that fit your life, so you can feel more in control and at ease.

Perfectionism

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As a perfectionist, you realize that things cannot always be absolutely PERFECT... but you still hold yourself to a set of standards that seem reasonable to you, and unbearable to miss the mark. 

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You are driven, high achieving, and successful, but the fear of failing somehow still plagues you.

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Maybe you are tired of all the hustling, but you struggle to just sit still and rest. This can lead to burnout and even depression.

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I talk more about the roots of perfectionism here:

Letting Go of the Pressure to be Perfect

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How I work with highly sensitive people (HSP’s):

 

  • My approach includes education about being highly sensitive, which involves heightened sensory processing & overstimulation, deep emotional responses, experiencing intense emotions, high empathy, and a greater awareness of subtleties in the environment.

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  • Tailored strategies to help manage sensory overload and emotional intensity, including mindfulness techniques, stress management, and self-care practices.

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  • Provide a supportive space for expressing and validating feelings, and work on empowering clients to embrace their sensitivity as a strength rather than a limitation.

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  • Develop personalized coping mechanisms and routines to help navigate daily challenges, maintain balance, and enhance overall well-being. Focus on building resilience and self-awareness to help highly sensitive people thrive in various aspects of their lives, including personal relationships and professional environments.

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  • Completed Elaine Aaron's training course on working with Highly Sensitive People and have worked with dozens of HSP's in my practice. Recommended reading: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aaron.
     

  • Read my blog here about why I love working with HSP's.

Family Dynamics

 

  • Together we can discuss education & insight around family roles, communication styles, attachment styles, and underlying issues to identify areas for growth

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  • Learn strategies to improve open and constructive communication and boundary setting among family members.

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  • Explore ways to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships within your family of origin as you transition into adulthood.

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RELATIONSHIP CONCERNS
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  • Do you catch yourself repeating the same unhelpful patterns with your significant other, family, or friends? Are you coming up frustrated when all you want is to improve your relationships?

  • Do you feel disconnected from others and aren't sure why? Ever feel like your past might be holding you back from a better future?

  • Many of my clients report that they feel lonely despite being surrounded by others, and that they don't feel understood in their current relationships.

    In individual counseling, we can address what core beliefs may be impacting your current relationships and what clear steps you can take to REConnect.  

CAREER COUNSELING: MYERS-BRIGGS

  • Do you feel stuck in a job that doesn't bring you joy?

  • Are you about to start college or already in college and cannot decide what career path is best for you?

  • Or just curious about your personality type and want to learn more about how your type can help you understand more about yourself, your career, and your relationships?

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AS A CERTIFIED MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY TYPE PRACTITIONER I WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THE ASSESSMENT AND RESULTS IN AS LITTLE AS 1-3 SESSIONS. MANY CLIENTS DESCRIBE THIS ASSESSMENT AS A "LIGHT BULB TURNING ON" FOR THEM AS THEY DEVELOP AN INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR VALUES. 

 

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