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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
I believe there is always hope for any situation and believe we all have the answers inside of us, we just need to learn to access those answers. We can work together to address the difficulties you may be experiencing and work toward positive, satisfying and lasting change.
Life can be complicated with many ups and downs. Maybe your searching for a therapist now, because you feel like you are in one of those down times. You may be feeling sad, unhappy, anxious and not knowing what to do next. Now maybe an important time to reach out for professional help!