Katherine Sandifer

In life we can become highly stressed, angered, overburdened, discouraged, or alone. We need help, we need relief, we need things to get better. We may be struggling through frustrating or painful relationships, disorienting transitions, perplexing conflicts, wounding losses, or some other problem in our life. ~In talking with a trained therapist like myself, who listens with attunement, and is reflective and knowledgeable, clients can find new, more energetic, and hopeful ways of experiencing themselves, their relationships, and their lives. It is fulfilling for me, this healing through therapy work; possible only because it is private, confidential, and safe. How does healing happen? One way is through my being a clear mirror (unlike carnival mirrors) to allow you to know yourself more "truly", because distortions and lies about ourselves hurt and twist our being. The secret is that healing therapy is "all in the relationship"-- embracing compassion, acceptance & respect. Therapists' greatest tool is themselves; we must remain forever open to knowing ourselves more honestly, which allows us to own our "issues". This is the frame I use in my work. It helps a great deal in guiding you along the road you want to travel and understanding your story.