Paige L. Shiffman, MA., LMHC.
(She/Her)
To My Clients
Do you struggle to cope with seemingly minor issues? When we've experienced trauma in our lives, everyday problems can seem too big and overwhelming to handle. Maybe you're experiencing flashbacks, nightmares or panic attacks too often to ignore. I have many years of experience in helping clients overcome trauma and PTSD as well as more general issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, adjustment challenges and loss/grief.
My Background and Approach
In our therapy session we will get right to the heart of the issues using a number of techniques including EMDR therapy to help you reprocess disturbing thoughts, feelings, sensations, beliefs, memories or any other issues you find problematic. I believe that unresolved trauma, big or small, is the root of most of life’s pain and it is my passion to help you release the burdens of your traumas so that you can experience the fullness of life and true freedom that comes from healing. Together we will work on understanding your core beliefs and how they are sabotaging your happiness, developing practical mechanisms that can help you reduce and regulate your most challenging symptoms, as well as finding self-compassion to overcome negative thoughts and beliefs. With inner child work and visualization techniques you will have the tools to get through future challenges along with the empowerment that comes with discovering your own intuitive guidance.
My Personal Beliefs
Everyone deserves health, happiness and well-being but unfortunately many of us weren't shown or given the love, compassion and kindness we needed as children. Abuse and neglect from our caregivers, parental addictions, socio-economic status and many other adversities throughout childhood can have lasting negative effects on our psyche, and leave us feeling lonely, depressed, anxious and tough on ourselves. Once we are able to make sense of ourselves, understand how our belief systems and toxic-learned behaviors were formed and take the action steps to make healthy changes, healing is possible. Regardless of your race, religious belief system, sexual orientation, I am here to help you get from where you are to where you want to be. I don't want anyone to suffer or feel that they have to remain unhappy with their life in any way which is why I'm a dedicated therapist and a compassionate, kind, caring and loving person.