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These chemicals play pivotal roles in emotional bonding, stress response, and reward processing. In adverse relationships, the abusive dynamics paradoxically can strengthen the emotional bond in the brain, rather than weaken it. 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There's a profound sense of disruption - as if the very foundation of your life has shifted. Shock, disbelief, and denial are common reactions. It's as though the mind needs time to process the enormity of this life change. Grief is a significant part of the journey. It's not just the loss of a partner, but the death of shared dreams and plans. The future you envisioned is no longer on the horizon, leading to feelings of deep sadness and loss. This grief is a natural response and is essential for healing. Anger often follows grief. It can be directed at your ex-partner, the circumstances, or even yourself. While it can be consuming, anger is also a sign of the mind trying to find footing in a new reality. It's a search for blame, for understanding why things didn't work out. Many find themselves in the bargaining stage, where you might ruminate over what could have been done differently. "What if I had been more understanding?" or "What if we had sought help sooner?" These thoughts are a part of the mind's attempt to regain control and find answers. As the reality sets in, a period of depression may follow. This isn't just feeling sad; it's a deeper sense of despair and hopelessness. Activities you once enjoyed might lose their appeal. This phase is often the mind and body's way of processing and coming to terms with the loss. Eventually, there comes a point of acceptance. This doesn't mean you're happy about the situation, but you've come to accept it as your reality. Acceptance is where the healing truly begins. It's where you start to find a new sense of self and begin to look forward to the future. Then, you start to rebuild and recreate a life for yourself outside of your past relationship. You start aligning your decisions and actions with these newly defined values, ensuring that the life you rebuild is not just a reaction to the past, but a conscious creation that honors your true self. 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Our goal is to empower you to redefine painful relationships and create the life you’ve always dreamed of. Throughout our careers, we have walked alongside many brave individuals on their paths toward healing. It has been our honor to witness clients gain a deeper understanding of how their past shows up in the present, turn down the volume on the inner critic driving their anxiety, and realize that healing the relationship with themselves holds the power to unlocking more fulfilling relationships with others and the world around them. No matter where you are on your journey, our team at Guided Growth Psychology is here to guide you and cheer you on every step of the way. Our group of skilled clinicians is dedicated to providing personalized care that is tailored to meet your unique needs and to ensure you receive the support necessary to achieve lasting healing and growth. Together, we are committed to helping you reclaim your life and build the fulfilling relationships you deserve. 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I empower adults just like you: Ones who have it within them to stop simply surviving and start thriving, but just need the right support to get there. I help my clients find empowerment, clarity and relief by equipping them with the tools they need to reconnect with their authentic selves and better understand how unresolved traumas from their past are showing back up in their present relationships. Many clients with relational trauma often feel overlooked and misunderstood, leading so many to feel lost in their therapy journeys and wondering if there is anyone out there that can truly understand their pain and help them heal. I know that your circumstances are unique, so together we will uncover and blend your innate strengths with the skills, experience and knowledge I offer to help you achieve deep healing and find a renewed sense of calm, choice and connection within your life. First, we’ll dive into your past and examine the childhood relationships and experiences that are causing the emotional distress that you’re experiencing today. Then, we’ll identify the negative narratives that you’ve adopted so that we can reshape them in a way that will be most transformative for you. Through our work together, you’ll be equipped with all of the tools and skills you need to audit the relationships in your life and build an inner circle that leaves you feeling fulfilled, confident and excited about your future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647a58e4be07786f70ac69b3/3bf77afd-795d-4385-a171-db41eaf9bd3f/Dr+Monica+Freissle+Lewis+Guided+Growth+Psychology+Narrative.jpg Monica Freissle-Lewis, Psy.D. - I am dedicated to helping you grow With my years of experience in helping people overcome relational trauma, I’ve cultivated the understanding and expertise you deserve to guide your growth along this journey. But, at the end of the day, you want to know that you’re working with someone who gets what it means to struggle with feeling disconnected, unfulfilled and confused as they walk through life, right? I understand because I have devoted my career to walking alongside individuals as they work to overcome the challenging childhood relationships and experiences that are continuing to show up in their adult lives. I know that sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about digging up the past. So when we work together, you won’t just get a trained psychologist. You’ll get a seasoned guide that can safely help you revisit your past, rediscover who you authentically are and, ultimately, help you reshape the way you connect with yourself and others. https://www.guidedgrowthpsychology.com/relational-trauma-therapy daily 0.75 2024-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647a58e4be07786f70ac69b3/33d84847-2791-47f1-8f71-e77194b0c6e8/MONICA%2BTROY_294.jpg Relational Trauma Therapy - What if I told you it didn’t have to feel this way? That, instead, relationships could be a source of safety, connection and fulfillment? I know, you probably wouldn't believe me because they’ve never felt this way for you. But just for a moment, let yourself imagine this: a life where you're deeply connected with yourself and others, where trust, respect, and healthy boundaries define your relationships, and where your world is full of joy and authentic connections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647a58e4be07786f70ac69b3/daafe2f1-d0d0-4b76-a00c-c7aecdba9e4b/Screen+Shot+2023-09-10+at+12.50.19+PM.jpg Relational Trauma Therapy - Let’s create the space you need to: Grieve your past deeply, process it, and gain clarity. Understand your attachment style. Heal the relationship with yourself as a foundation for building more meaningful connections with others. Establish inner safety to fully experience your emotions while equipping yourself with tools for self-soothing and managing them. Approach yourself with kindness and compassion, reshaping the way you view and treat yourself. Embrace healthy boundaries and learn assertive communication. Stay present and mindful, navigating life with increased awareness. Allow yourself to experience transformative healing. 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You deserve to feel grounded, present, and empowered as you take the steps that will shape your future. This signature therapy is designed for individuals who are looking to navigate the emotional process of divorce while actively growing and healing themselves. In addition, this is for people that may still have to interact with their ex-partner through the legal process or co-parenting. This crucial aspect of the program focuses on helping you manage triggers and old emotions that may surface, ensuring you don't get drawn back into unhealthy patterns. It is focused on acknowledging and nurturing the version of you that was confined in an painful relationship, while empowering you to realize and embrace your true potential. As we retrace the steps that have brought you here, you’ll learn more about your attachment style and how it shows up in the relationships in your life. 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Through our work together, I aim to empower you with the knowledge and tools to help make meaningful changes to redefine your relationship, soothe your own emotional experience and deeply connect with your partner. With that, relationship therapy for individuals is focused on acknowledging and nurturing you as you navigate a challenging relationship, while empowering you to find the clarity you’re searching for. https://www.guidedgrowthpsychology.com/meetmonique daily 0.75 2024-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647a58e4be07786f70ac69b3/f20991f8-6dea-4881-94cc-1f29d75e76db/Monique+Issa+RMHC-I.jpeg Monique Issa, RMHC-I - Hi, I’m monique! I help adults find inner peace: My clients come to me feeling exhausted from constantly feeling on edge, overwhelmed by persistent negative thoughts and emotions, and disconnected from themselves and those around them. They long for greater presence and authentic connection but feel held back by self-doubt and anxiety, often finding themselves stuck in familiar patterns. I believe that every client has the power to overcome past traumas and find joy again; you just need the right support and guidance along your journey. I guide my clients to gain a deeper understanding of their own stories by guiding them in processing and exploring unresolved past traumas and their lasting impacts. By creating space for introspection and vulnerability, you can strengthen your self-awareness and self-acceptance. From there, we will work together to create change and develop a new narrative that supports the calmness, peace, and fulfillment you deserve in your daily life. My approach is holistic and integrative in nature, allowing me to tailor the therapeutic experience to honor your unique story, emotions, and personal needs. 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