Life can be tough - and we are not meant to go through life alone! Many of the individuals that I work with feel like they have gotten to a place where they feel overwhelmed and need a space to process this stress with someone other than friends or partner. These folks typically include students (from undergraduates to the doctoral level), parents of young children, and individuals in high-stress jobs (educators, healthcare professionals), and people who are exploring their own identity. I enjoy working with people 18+ in an individual setting to help reconnect with their most authentic selves.
I help perfectionists & people-pleasers break free from the exhausting cycle of maintaining a flawless outward “perfect mask” while struggling internally. My collaborative methods get to the root causes driving perfectionistic traits using encouragement & guidance, not just treating symptoms. We explore challenges like debilitating perfectionism, compulsive people-pleasing, past trauma, shame. This process leads to self-acceptance & relief from burnout. Progress takes patience & self-compassion.
Lydia is SO freakin’ likeable. She has such a warm, nice, and uplifting energy. She also comes to this work with a lot of knowledge and expertise in treating mental illness. She’s kinda the total package.
Clients work best with someone they trust and feel comfortable with. One of the most consistent pieces of feedback I get is how easy it is to talk with me and they appreciate that I'm "real". I believe that a pinch of empathy and a dash of compassion makes the perfect recipe to provide you an accurate reflection needed to do meaningful therapy work.
Do you constantly feel like you're never good enough? Do you feel like you compare yourself to other people and think they're so much better looking or smarter than you? Do you feel like you have to wear a mask and pretend you're someone you're not just to get people to like you, not leave you, or reject you? If you said 'yes' to any or all of these questions, you've come to the right place. These are common signs of perfectionism and people-pleasing, my specialty! If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and put in the work to find and use your voice to share your opinions and needs, feel safe being vulnerable to deepen your emotional connections, and learn how to compassionately hold yourself accountable when you make a mistake, this CAN be your reality with the scientifically based tools you'll learn working with me as your guide. To learn more about working together, reach out by sending me a message through my profile on here. I'm excited to hear from you!
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in private practice in my home office in Plymouth and secondarily I sublease from my old office in South Minneapolis. I have been practicing in the twin cities since early 2000. Before that time, I practiced and studied in San Francisco, CA
I'm an action oriented Clinical Psychologist who specializes in anxiety, stress, and trauma. I help people identify beliefs and behaviors that are interfering in their live and help them move towards their goals.
I work with deep thinkers & feelers. Many of my clients are sensitive, introspective children, adults, and parents who are struggling with self-esteem or relationship challenges and want to build a deeper understanding of themselves, increase self-esteem, and create relationships that are secure and fulfilling. I offer a free consultation to learn more about your concerns and discuss whether my services would be a good fit. Visit my website (awarepsych.net) or send me a message on this platform to get an initial consult scheduled.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and ineffective? Is life feeling heavy and difficult? Do you think your relationships could be healthier? Email or call for a free consultation. I'm an experienced therapist ready to help you sort out the issues, and learn skills to improve your life. People are capable of change. There is hope.