“This being human is a guest house. Every morning, a new arrival.”
– Rumi
Anxiety and depression can shape the way you think, feel, and move through the world. Anxiety may keep your mind racing, always anticipating what could go wrong. Depression can leave you feeling weighed down, disconnected, or without the energy to engage in the things that once mattered.
Maybe you’ve been overthinking every decision, struggling to quiet your mind, or feeling constantly on edge. Or perhaps you’ve been moving through your days on autopilot, getting things done but feeling emotionally flat, exhausted, or unlike yourself. Sometimes anxiety and depression exist together, leaving you caught between overdrive and depletion.
Over time, these experiences can become patterns, ways of thinking, feeling, and responding that once served a purpose but may no longer be helping you. When we begin to understand those patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, new possibilities for change begin to emerge.
Depression can make the world feel smaller. It may leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, the people around you, or the things that once brought meaning or joy. For some, it follows a significant loss or life transition. For others, it arrives without a clear explanation.
You may find yourself moving through the motions, feeling emotionally flat, exhausted, or unsure how you got here. Even everyday tasks can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to imagine that things could feel different.
Our work together begins with understanding what may be contributing to your depression with curiosity and compassion. As we explore the emotional patterns, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped your inner world, you’ll reconnect with parts of yourself that have been overlooked, weighed down, or working hard to protect you. Along the way, we’ll build practical tools that help you reconnect with yourself and engage more fully in your life.
My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), somatic awareness, and attachment theory to support lasting change.
I believe healing begins by developing a different relationship with yourself. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, emotions, and protective parts that shape your experience, while strengthening your capacity for self-awareness, self-compassion, and choice.
My goal is not simply symptom relief, but helping you cultivate greater emotional resilience, self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships.
“I’ve finally learned to greet anxiety with gratitude, because it is not my enemy but my teacher.”
–Ashley Melillo
Anxiety often feels like a nervous system that never gets the chance to fully settle. Your mind may race through worst case scenarios, overthink decisions, or stay focused on what could go wrong. Even when life appears manageable on the outside, your body may still feel tense, restless, or on alert.
Rather than viewing anxiety as something to fight or eliminate, we’ll become curious about what it may be trying to communicate. Anxiety often develops for a reason, even when it no longer feels helpful.
Using mindfulness, somatic awareness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll explore the parts of you that carry worry, fear, or the responsibility of keeping you safe. As those parts feel understood rather than pushed away, your nervous system can begin to settle. Along with this process, you’ll build your capacity to respond to anxiety with greater ease and self-compassion.
“Like the sun, the Self can be temporarily obscured, but it never disappears.”
– Richard Schwartz
If you’re feeling weighed down by depression or unsettled by anxiety, this is a space to bring curiosity to your experience and let it unfold in its own way.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore how we might work together.
Schedule a consult or email: cathyltrenary@gmail.com to begin.
I’d love to learn a little about you and what you’re looking for. I’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
