People seek psychotherapy for many reasons: anxiety, depression, relationship problems or other distress. When you find yourself questioning whether to seek support, I believe this is your system letting you know that old patterns, which were learned at some point to protect you in your past, are not letting you move into your future whole and well.  Colleen Tate provides a safe environment in which to explore these thoughts, feelings and expectations as they show themselves in your struggles in the world and in the therapy relationship. 

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These patterns can be set in motion from early experiences of development, traumatic experiences, transgenerational trauma, along with the ongoing experiences of oppression, both overt and subtle, in daily life that undermine your trust in your own internal resources.

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Under stress everyone relies on the old familiar ways of coping. But an over reliance on these old patterns suggests a need to introduce new resources, new ways of thinking, new ways of attending to your feelings and actions, and new ways of looking at the problem. These new ways may be ones you haven't yet had the opportunity to enliven on your own, or you may already have a head start but need some support in keeping up the momentum.

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Let's get you the support you need to find yourself feeling fuller, more resilient, and ready to take on anything.