Pia Wallgren

Do you feel that life could be more joyful, more meaningful, more productive, more balanced - but don’t know how to access this elusive "more"? You may have had a hard time finding your footing after a big life event or transition. It's common to struggle with identifying and communicating about what you think, feel, want and need. You may feel disconnected from friends and family and don't know how to ask for or accept help. The more we try to cover up what we're struggling with, the more we feel alone and fear being "exposed." This can cause us to feel inauthentic, awkward or ashamed and we may experience anxiety and depression.

I am trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), which has roots in and resonances with many disciplines, including attachment theory, the neuroscience of feelings and body-focused approaches. It seeks to undo your aloneness and foster new and healing experiences through in-depth processing of difficult emotional and relational experiences. However, while AEDP is my "home base," I am a pragmatist at heart and will adapt my style to what feels the most comfortable and relevant to you. Together, we will build a therapeutic relationship within which you will feel less alone to take on what has brought you to therapy. We may explore past experiences to heal old wounds, and we may talk about and develop practical coping methods for your day-to-day. Whatever it is, it will be done in service of you feeling more aligned with your true self.

I invite you to schedule a free 30-minute phone or video call to talk about what brings you to therapy. Starting work with a therapist can feel intimidating, so if you don't know what to say or ask, that's OK! I can guide you through the call with some questions and by telling you a little about what a typical therapy session with me will look like.