“Out of mud, the bluest flower Opens in the sun, unashamed, without anger or regret; neither more or less than what it is, alive again and free.”
-Marian Olson
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.
I provide a warm, safe place for my adult clients, one of validation, empathy, and empowerment. I specialize in issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity, boundaries, assertion, relational problems, phase of life transitions, race and oppression. Together, we can strengthen your relationships, mood, coping skills, and decision-making.
This will be a space to take off the mask. There’s a misconception in many cultures and communities that therapy is not a practical tool. I’m here to help show you how important and valuable it can be to your mental health and self-care. Just by reading this, you’ve planted the seed. Feel free to reach out to me for a consultation so we can help you grow.
I am Janet Shiver, LCSW, MPH and A Seed is Planted is my very own seed. A Seed Is Planted is more than therapy. It is your space to grow.