Cassandra Goar (she/her/hers)

Sometimes it can be felt but not seen; known but not known; experienced but not understood. Depth therapy works on the level of the psyche, the soul, the unconscious, subconscious, and collective unconscious. Messages from the psyche come in the form of symbols, such as dreams, music, and art. Depth work can help decode these symbolic messages, helping to make the unconscious conscious. In my view, Depth Therapy falls in the spiritual realm of healing.

Sometimes it can feel like we're just treading water, trying to stay afloat in this world. We can feel lonely, isolated, unmotivated, uninterested, directionless, and joyless. I know it can feel like nothing will ever get better, that it's hopeless and there is no point, but if I can offer you one spark of hope it is this: healing and change are possible! Together, we can develop ways to help you manage the depression and prevent it from taking control of your life.

Racing thoughts, uncontrollable worrying, difficulties sleeping, tension, fatigue, irritability, and avoidance of life-activities can all be signs of anxiety. Anxiety is often a debilitating experience that can seriously impair your life. By learning to mindfully tune-in to yourself rather than tuning-out, you can learn to understand what is beneath the anxiety and get to the root of the message. 

I believe in a Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective. Negative body-image can deeply impact our life satisfaction, our willingness to be ourselves, and our willingness to get close to others. It also comes with its fair share of trauma and grief, which once processed, can lead to a more positive relationship with your body and you can find enjoyment in being in your own unique body.

Trauma can occur from a single experience, or from multiple negative experiences over a lifetime. Childhood abuse or neglect, sexual assaults, and frightening events can be traumatic. So too can hostile or conflicted family relationships, being bullied, and so much more. Healing trauma does not mean forgetting, but it does mean that the trauma and the nervous system responses you may have will no longer control you. You deserve to have your power, safety, and freedom back.

Grief can be one of the most painful things we can experience. The loss of someone or something you love so dearly changes us forever. Everyone experiences loss differently, and I want you to know that while it might feel lonely, you do not have to go through it alone. There is great healing in having your grief witnessed and to mourn openly with another human being. I provide a safe space to mourn along with suggestions on ways to honor your grief in ways that promote healing.

I've found that depression can have multiple causes. The first being environmental. If we are stuck in an environment that is continually harming us (emotionally, mentally, physically) this is the first thing we will work on addressing. The second cause usually stems from wounds we've long tucked away or kept hidden from others or ourselves. That's where trauma work comes in. Through gentle and loving exploration, you can reconnect and heal these wounds so they no longer weigh you down.

Have you seen the movie "Inside Out 2" yet? If not, I encourage you to do so. Anxiety does not have bad intentions but it does show up in many of us as ways to try to make us perfect or different. But why? Together, we can explore your anxiety and finally learn what it is trying to do for you. Yes, FOR you. When we lean in and give it our attention, get to understand it and what beliefs you might be unknowingly carrying, we can work on helping it heal and relax.