Financial Therapy
Exploring Your Relationship with Money
My approach to financial therapy begins with recognizing that money is deeply intertwined with emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. We all have our own "money story". This often begins with what we observed as a child and can stick with us in both subtle and overt ways as adults. Clients often describe their experiences with money as being "stuck". You know what you want to do, like save for retirement or pay off your credit card debt, but you just can't seem to get there. Sometime this emerges in the form of anxiety, avoidance, and self-sabotaging behaviors related to money.
As a financial therapist, I can help you to unpack these experiences, get to the root of the feelings that are driving your behavior, and build a more positive relationship between you and your money. My goal is to can guide you in developing healthier financial habits, improving communication about money within relationships, and ultimately achieving greater financial and overall well-being.
What Is Financial Therapy (9:30)
Contents:
0:00 - Intro, definition and some history
1:44 - Where does it fit with other therapies?
2:33 - The focus is on your relationship with money
3:28 - Therapists are finally talking about money
5:00 - "Money Can't Buy Happiness"
6:01 - What to expect in Financial Therapy
8:25 - Wrap up
Building a Relationship with Your Future Self (1:40)
I am very interested in the idea of the "future self" and how we can use this to enhance our wellness.
Job Stress
I've added this section in response to the frequent requests from my clients to bring issues in their work lives into our therapy sessions. After researching this area, I was surprised to find that work and jobs, like money, don't receive as much dedicated attention in traditional therapy as I believe they deserve.​
It's clear to me that work and financial well-being are deeply intertwined. Work is the primary means of generating and building wealth, but it also significantly shapes our identity and social status. It empowers us to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. However, work can also be a source of significant anxiety, pain, and even feel like a trap.​
Given my own diverse and sometimes challenging career experiences, both in employment and volunteering, I have a deep understanding of the realities of today's workplace. I welcome discussions about your work life in our sessions. This could encompass a wide range of topics, from navigating conflicts with your boss to refining your resume and exploring job search strategies.
Talking About Job Stress in Financial Therapy