Kristin Miyoko Papa (she/her)

You're usually the the go-to person for your family, friends, or coworkers so prioritizing your own mental health almost feels selfish. You feel like you have a million balls in the air, but if you stop for a moment you're worried they'll all come tumbling down.  You want help from your partner or family, but you usually don't ask for it since you're often left disappointed and more frustrated.  So you're silently struggling, looking cool and collected on the outside, but you're really suffering on the inside.  You know you need some help to finally slow down and navigate the burnout and stress you're feeling because you've come to a tipping point in your life and relationships. 

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Maybe you've tried therapy in the past, but you never felt completely comfortable and couldn't truly open up.  You want this time to be different.  ]

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You're ready to get started

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You're ready to clarify what's really going on and what matters most to you.  You're looking to make sustainable changes so you can find relief, feel grounded, and live more intentionally. 

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My clients are often high-achievers with people pleasing tendencies who are always optimizing & maximizing, but struggle asking their for own needs and feel their emotions. But you’re finally ready to take the step to reconnect with your own needs, set healthier boundaries, & clarify your values to slow down and make sustainable changes.

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Together we’ll examine long-standing patterns in your thoughts, behaviors and relationships to develop a committed action plan so you can start to feel more empowered and confident.  I'll walking along side you in your journey as you start to deepen self awareness and  align your actions with your values.  

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My therapeutic style 

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I use a holistic approach & evaluate all areas of your life so you can live a more values-rich life. Therapy with me is non-stuffy, non-judgey, & down-to-earth so you can show up as your true self.  I offer online therapy while being compassionately direct with a hint of humor.

 

In session I'll be compassionately direct with a hint of humor so you can start to make sustainable changes.  Therapy is a collaborative process so I'm not a smile-and-nod therapist, but I'll be real with you so we can build therapeutic rapport based on authenticity and openness.   

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Together we'll work together so you can move towards your goals of progress, growth, and inner peace.  

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