Feeling Your Feelings

True happiness emerges when we overcome the emotional burdens that test us.

As a therapist, I often hear my clients ask, “How do I make these feelings go away?” Or express, “I don’t want to feel this way anymore.”   

Do you know what I tell them? I wish I could wave a magic wand and make all of your difficult emotions disappear. What if I told you that feeling all those uncomfortable feelings is an important human experience? That each emotion can tell us something significant about ourselves. I even offer, how can we know happiness without experiencing loneliness or grief?  

What I mean to say is that therapy isn’t meant to fix your feelings but instead to help you learn to walk through them. To have someone sit with you, feel it with you, all while teaching you how to cope effectively and take action assertively.   

My greatest hope for my clients is that they can gain some confidence in their ability to experience challenges and make it to the other side. To interrupt the cycles that worsen those experiences or prolong the pain and guide them towards their most fulfilling life. True happiness emerges when we overcome the emotional burdens that test us. 

My name is Haley, and I am the owner and founder of Compass Care Counseling. I work with clients who find themselves feeling stuck in life, struggling to cope, or experiencing low self-worth. My style is to explore your emotional experiences to gain understanding and offer validation. I will lead you in building up your toolbox of skills for coping with distress, engaging in relationships, and solving problems. I am a 100% telehealth therapist who takes pride in being a compassionate yet firm counselor.

As a military veteran, I welcome all service members, dependents, fellow veterans, and first responders to a space where you will be met with understanding and reprieve from the unique challenges you face. If you’re looking to confront your emotions and improve your mental health, you’re in the right place.