Katy Liefeld

Transitions are hard and life is full of them. There are new jobs, new homes, changes in relationships, etc. You may be experiencing a change in your faith or beliefs, or you may be experiencing grief after a death, loss of relationship, or loss of a dream or path. While transitions may come with joy, so many other feelings surround them as well: sadness, fear, anxiety, exhaustion. You may be frustrated that what once worked for you isn’t working in this season, and you don’t know what to do next. Maybe these feelings are new to you and you don’t know how to handle or express them. Maybe you’ve felt this way for a long time and you’ve reached a point of needing some support. You may be curious about why you do the things you do, and why you are the way you are. When you look at your life or the world at large right now, you might be feeling stuck, sick, sad, or helpless and may be wondering, “where do I go from here?”

I’ve always been labeled a “feeler” for as long as I can remember – and that wasn’t always a positive thing. But in my journey to a career in therapy, I’ve found that it’s a gift and skill I’ve honed – to sit in the gray area of hard or unknown feelings with people, help them untangle things, and find a path forward. I like helping people get comfortable with their own internal world and get to know themselves. Each person is so unique, which means their reason for wanting a therapist’s support is also unique. I want to know people authentically and create space for deep connection that can lead to healing, growth, and progress.

Working together looks like diving into what’s really going on inside of you. We’ll create a space where none of your feelings are too much, too intense, or not enough. We’ll work collaboratively to identify patterns and themes, practice new ways of thinking and communicating, and work out ways to change unwanted cycles in your life. Together, we’ll work to understand the symptoms you’re experiencing, and build a plan to help move the needle on wherever it is that you’re feeling stuck. My hope is that after each session, you will feel understood and known in a world that is increasingly anonymous.