Bay Area Therapy
I help overwhelmed, anxious, and emotionally detached adult reconnect with themselves
Bay Area Therapy for Self-Critical, Overwhelmed, and Disconnected Adults
You never feel like you are enough.
You’ve made it this far in life by keeping your head down and doing the things that you needed to do (go to college, get a job, ect.)
Yet, the success and recognition you've earned feel empty. As a result, you’re anxious and stressed. As it builds up, you feel your heart race and you are starting to dread work. You start overthinking as even basic tasks start to feel like giant burdens and mountains to climb.
Your job demands not just your time but your energy, pushing you to exceed expectations and perform. This environment has amplified your natural tendency to prioritize logic over emotions.
You can’t Fix Your Feelings
As a result, you don’t understand your feelings and you can’t solve them. You've always taken pride in your rationality, logic, and your knack for solving problems. Yet, when it comes to your negative emotions, this approach seems to fall short. Instead of acknowledging and experiencing your feelings for what they are, you find yourself trying to "figure them out," to rationalize them away, or fit them into neat boxes that make logical sense. It doesn’t work out and only makes your feelings of stress and anxiety worse.
Your Relationships Don’t Work Out
Your relationships aren’t working out how you want to. Conflicts happen and you don’t know how to fix them. You try to solve the problems in the relationship, yet you don’t feel good enough and it doesn’t work. You try so hard to be perfect, to be the ideal partner, but it never seems like it’s enough. When it feels like it’s too much, you shut down and withdraw only to fight again later.
You don’t even know how this is going to work.
You need help. Start Therapy Now with a 15-minute Consultation
You realize that you can’t live like this forever. As you wrestle with the harsh critic inside your head, always pointing out your shortcomings and amplifying your feelings of inadequacy realize, you need help. You're feeling utterly defeated by the continuous cycle of self-criticism and the never-ending struggle to meet what seems like an impossible standard of perfection in both your personal and professional life.
Meet Alex, a Bay Area Therapist
I'm Alex Ly, a therapist based in the Bay Area, and I specialize in working with clients just like you who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma.
These are clients who are high-achieving professionals but find themselves trapped in patterns of disconnection and self-criticism that no amount of success can alleviate.
I know that beneath these struggles often lie deeper roots of trauma that need to be addressed to begin the healing process truly.
Bay Area Therapy that Addresses Your Trauma Hurts
My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that hurt and trauma from our families and upbringings have a profound impact on our lives.
In our work, we delve into your trauma experiences by recognizing its profound and often hidden impact on our lives. Trauma isn't just about the events themselves but how these experiences embed within us, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways we might not realize.
My approach is to gently uncover and address these underlying traumas, providing a safe and supportive space for clients to explore and heal. I believe that by getting to the root of these pains, we can unlock patterns of disconnection and self-criticism, allowing for true healing and transformation.
Body - Mind Connection With Brainspotting Therapy
Healing is not just about the mind; it's about the body too. I utilize Brainspotting as a way to foster deeper trauma healing. This powerful method helps to access and heal trauma stored in the body, offering a release of the hurt and pain stored there. Through Brainspotting, we can work together to unravel the deep-seated pains that contribute to your feelings of disconnection and self-criticism, facilitating healing at at the nervous system.
A Therapy Space That Fosters Healing, Growth, and Rediscovery - Bay Area Therapy
As your therapist, I bring a blend of inquisitiveness, curiosity, and warmth to our sessions. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard and understood.
I'm here to challenge you, yes, but also to support you every step of the way as you embark on this journey towards change. Therapy with me is about exploring the depths of your experiences and emotions in a way that is both empathetic and empowering.
I want you to know that change is possible. With the right support and therapeutic approach, you can transform your life. You can move beyond the cycles of self-criticism and disconnection. You can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and forge more meaningful connections with others.
Transform Your Life With Therapy in the Bay Area
Imagine a life where the endless cycle of self-criticism and disconnection is no longer your reality. Envision what it would be like to have an understanding of your emotions, not as obstacles to be overcome with logic, but as integral parts of your life to be embraced and understood. The self-criticism that once felt like a constant companion begins to quiet down, replaced by a voice of self-compassion and understanding.
In your relationships, imagine moving from disconnection to genuine connection. You'll learn to communicate in ways that foster understanding and intimacy, building stronger, more fulfilling relationships with your partner, family, and friends.
Now, you might be wondering, "Is this possible for me?" The answer is a resounding yes.
As your therapist, I'll be with you every step of the way, offering the support, guidance, and insights you need to navigate this path.
If you're ready to take the first step towards this transformation, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. It's an opportunity for us to connect, discuss your goals for therapy, and see how we can work together to achieve the changes you're seeking.