If you struggle with fear around the state of the world, you might wonder how therapy can help. Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before, only to be told that you need to change your thinking. Instead of dismissing your concerns, I provide a space to process emotions, manage anxiety, and face climate concerns with practical tools and understanding.
What Therapy Can Offer
- Validation and Understanding. I provide a safe space where your feelings about climate change are taken seriously. I won’t dismiss your fears or tell you to “just stop worrying.” Instead, I will work with you to honor your emotions and explore what they mean for you.
- Processing Grief. Climate anxiety often comes with a sense of loss—for the planet, for ecosystems, for the future you envisioned. I can help you process this grief in a way that feels constructive rather than paralyzing.
- Building Coping Skills. Feelings of fear, guilt, and hopelessness can be overwhelming. I can teach you practical tools to manage these emotions—from mindfulness techniques to strategies for reducing anxiety and staying grounded in the present.
- Exploring Your Role. Many people with climate anxiety wonder, “What can I do?” I can help you explore how you want to engage with the issue. This might mean getting involved in advocacy, making lifestyle changes, or finding small but meaningful ways to contribute. And if activism isn’t your path, that’s okay, too. I can help you find peace with your choices.
- Making Big Life Decisions. Questions about the future loom large for many people dealing with climate anxiety. Should you have children? Should you move to a different region? Should you pursue work in an environmental field? These are deeply personal questions, and I can provide the space to reflect on them and make decisions that align with your values and hopes.
- Navigating Privilege and Guilt. For some, concerns about the climate also include feelings of guilt—for contributing to the problem, for benefiting from systems that harm others, or for having resources that make it easier to adapt. I can help you unpack these feelings and find ways to move forward with awareness and integrity.
Am I the right therapist for you?
Facing climate anxiety is not easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, and I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you need tools to manage anxiety, a sounding board for big decisions, or a place to process your grief, I am here to help you move forward with clarity and resilience. Together, we can navigate the storm and discover ways to live with greater peace and intention, even in challenging times.
If you’re ready to take that step, call me at 828-450-8050.