Therapy for the Chronically Anxious and Depressed

No matter what, it feels like you’re inherently wrong by just existing as yourself. 

You’ve told yourself the story that if you did things the “right way” (study hard, attend college, job with retirement), things will eventually get easier:  

• you’ll feel less pressure to prove yourself 

• you’ll finally belong 

• you’ll feel like you’re enough

Except things aren’t easier and you’re feeling more trapped than ever (and like a failure to boot). And, what’s worse, it feels like you’re always “on,” curating the “perfect” image of yourself, around friends and family making sure not to offend or disappoint.

Honestly, you attribute it to your bad attitude, selfishness, or laziness for not being happy. As often as you remind yourself why you should be grateful for what you have, it leaves you feeling more discouraged. It sucks because in the process of fixing your attitude, managing your image, and being the perfect friend/employee/everything, you’re not even sure who you are as a person anymore.

You don’t think of yourself as a person who needs therapy.

After all, how hard can it really be?

All you have to do is learn to accept yourself, learn how to be more disciplined, motivated, and confident.

You bought a few workbooks to complete (Mind Over Mood, a few CBT workbooks, a gratitude journal). You were all in with your dependable pens and highlighters by your side, until you forgot their existence (sort of reminds you of all the blank journals you were supposed to use).

You’ve tried reading the books (Atomic Habits to be better at not being lazy, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents because you saw so many recommendations). It’s just hard to get your mind to focus on the words.

You told yourself to just be happy. Other people seem to be able to do it, so why can’t you?

Let’s acknowledge this fact: You’ve been working so hard, have been so dedicated, and disciplined in the act of trying to feel and be better for such a long time. You’ve done so much on your own and maybe it’s time to let someone help you. 

I know, I know. There is something icky and nervewrecking about the idea of talking to someone else (even though you’ve always been interested in therapy). To go to therapy would mean that you have to open a vault of truths that weren’t supposed to leave the confines of your brain.

You need a therapist who can hang with you, without judgment, as you’re trying to untangle the mess in your mind.

You’re wanting to get some relief from this pressure to be perfect.

You’re wanting to know who you are as a person because it almost feels like in the act of surviving each day, you’ve lost yourself along the way.

You want to be able to feel excitement or passion or something. 

And while you may not say this out loud, you want to be seen, heard, and understood.

I’m not the type of therapist who puts bandaids on for the superficial aesthetic of happiness. No, I’m here to dive in deep, challenge your perspective, and empower you in being you.

 I’m Alison Gomez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, owner of this fantabulous practice. 

I specialize in challenging the system (fuck you, white supremacy) by empowering BIPOC to embrace joy and not take responsibility for a system that harms (I see you, generational trauma). It’s not just about being resilient, because I know you are. It’s about taking a break from resilience for once. Living is more than maintaining the status quo of pain, but has creativity, authenticity, and connection.

I work with a variety of problems, but generally vibe well with individuals who:

• Struggle with on-going traumas

• Feel unmotivated with their job(s) or hobbies (is it depression? Is it burnout?)

• Struggle with feeling comfortable around others and have trouble making friends in a deep way

• Worry about how people perceive them

• Feel sad and hopeless about things never changing

• Have constantly been told they’re depressed and anxious - it feels chronic at this point

• Have ongoing thoughts of suicide

• Are neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, etc.) and need someone to accept the rambling (side journeys) or not be offended by clarifying questions 

• May suspect they’re neurodivergent (no official diagnosis and worried about self-diagnosing) 

I’M COMMITTED TO GIVING YOU A SPACE TO AIR YOUR GRIEVANCES WITH WORK, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS KNOWING FULL WELL HOW CARING OF A PERSON YOU ARE. 

I’M COMMITTED TO NOT JUST ASSUMING THE PROBLEM IS YOU, KNOWING THAT THERE IS A WHOLE CONTEXT THAT IS OFTEN MISSED IN SHARING YOUR STORY.

If you’re tired of convincing yourself that you’re okay and long to actually be fulfilled, inspired, and understood, I’m your person. 

Reach out to schedule your free 15-30 minute consultation today.

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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. 

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.  

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. 

You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. 

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

 For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.