Annmarie Schoenbeck

Throughout life, you might find yourself living through seasons of immense pain, heartache, or uncertainty. Sometimes it feels like your experiences are too heavy for you, or for anyone else to carry. In moments like these, you might find yourself feeling isolated and without a clear path forward. It might feel like the map you once had to navigate life no longer takes you where you’d like to go. Regardless, choosing to trust another person with the heaviness of your experiences demonstrates great strength and courage.

A big reason why I chose to become a counselor came from my own time in therapy. Before starting therapy, I was in many ways living the life I had always imagined. I felt like I had it all: the partner I had always hoped for, a close circle of friends, a job I cared deeply about, and a family that loved and supported me. Suddenly, things shifted and it was left feeling isolated as I tried to make sense of my new reality. I started seeing a therapist during this transitional time of life, and over the months I realized that my past experiences and relationship had impacted the way I viewed myself and the world around me in unhelpful and even harmful ways. Through that therapeutic relationship, I realized how important it was for me to have a caring and impartial person in my life to talk with.

My time in therapy also helped me recognize the lifelong joy I have found in lending a supportive, listening ear to those around me. Naturally, it felt like the next step was to go back to school to study Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on trauma work. In my spare time, I love to play around with film photography, drink coffee, go to shows, spend time with my family, and laugh with my friends as often as possible.

I know firsthand how intimidating and vulnerable it can be to reach out for help, and I also know how transformative and life-giving it can feel to be known and encouraged to grow. My hope is to create a welcoming and safe space where you can show up as your full self, without fear of judgment.

Beginning therapy can be an important and vulnerable step towards change or a new perspective. In therapy sessions, we will work together to form a trusting relationship that is built on curiosity and authenticity. From there, we will work together to identify your goals and better understand your concerns and experiences that have brought you to counseling. Working holistically, we will explore different paths that might help you move towards mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and wellness. I believe that the counseling room is sacred, and there is room for profound sorrow, great joy, and every emotion in between. As we create space to understand your past and present, we can then work towards achieving your goals and discovering pathways that lead towards meaningful connection, change, and wellness.

We all deserve the time and opportunity to be seen, loved, and listened to, and I am looking forward to being able to offer you that space. Consider reaching out to our team if you are ready to begin this journey, or if you have more questions about therapy—give us a call today!