Therapy for Actors, Artists, Musicians, Writers, Creatives, and Entertainment Industry Professionals
Artists, performers, and creatives face unique challenges in the increasingly fast-paced and disconnected world that we live in. As people who are often highly intelligent and sensitive by nature, they can become overwhelmed or may feel alienated in a culture that seems to value style over substance, or a quick-fix instead of a deep-dive into the nuances of the human condition.
Some common struggles that artists face are:
Anxiety and depression
Creative blocks
Difficulty creating work/life balance
Feeling "stuck" in the body
Developing appropriate personal and professional boundaries
Self doubt and "Imposter Syndrome"
Perfectionism
Body dysmorphia and eating disorders
Fear of aging and coping with ageism
Using others’ success to measure your own
Coping with rejection
Crafting and executing one's career vision
Time mismanagement and procrastination
Workplace harassment and abuse
Toxic work environments and narcissistic abuse
Financial struggles and inconsistent income
Reconciling the difference between public persona and personal life
Relationship struggles
Public Relations concerns
Frustration with creating art in a corporate world
While the stereotype of the tortured artist runs strong in our culture, your life does not have to be that way. Together we can work to help you find strength, balance, and support as you navigate your creative path. I aim to work with my creative clients in a holistic manner that addresses body, mind, and spirit. I have drawn from a variety of tools when working with my creative clients, including talk therapy, EMDR, breath work, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, body awareness, and career counseling. I encourage open dialogue and collaboration with my clients -- while I can serve as a guide or a light in the dark to help you find your way, I ultimately believe that you are the expert on you.
Therapy may help you:
Reframe old narratives and habit patterns that no longer serve you
Learn tools for stress and anxiety management
Balance and strengthen your nervous system
Develop greater self confidence and self esteem
Assert yourself and set stronger boundaries
Develop a self-care plan
Develop and refine your artistic vision
Increase self awareness
Balance your personal and professional time
Set specific, measurable, and focused goals
Release frustration, anger, and other "stuck" emotions
I have a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College, and have studied acting and performance at Richmond College in London and the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York City. As someone who has previously worked professionally as an actor and performer for over fifteen years, I have both insight and empathy for the unique issues that artists and entertainment industry professionals face. I have enjoyed helping actors, writers, directors, musicians, visual artists, photographers, journalists, entrepreneurs, producers, and other creative professionals tackle the issues that are unique to their personal lives and careers.
"Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye." - Dorothy Parker