Therapy with Macie Litchfield Counseling
MY APPROACH: I focus on helping women overcome anxiety, embrace motherhood with confidence and sense of renewed self, and be able to manage life adjustments with strength and empowerment. I use an individualized approach that helps you learn new coping skills, use your strengths, adjust your thinking behaviors to better align with your goals and support creating lasting change. Your unique journey is massively important to your therapeutic outcome and I strive to get to know you completely and adapt therapy to fit your specific needs.
Therapy for Anxiety
Are you tired of not being able to relax because of constant worry and overthinking?
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Are the never ending 'What If's' making you feel confused and on edge?
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What about constantly feeling physically ill or forgetful?
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As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in treating adult women and mothers, I focus on helping those struggling with anxiety, people- pleasing tendencies, self-esteem issues, overthinking, and intrusive thought patterns. Through compassionate evidence based approaches, I empower my clients to break free from the cycles of self doubt and fear that often drive these behaviors. Fostering awareness, self-compassion, and boundary- setting, I guide women towards building healthier relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where women can heal, develop confidence, and reclaim control over their lives.
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I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), thought reframing, and somatic tools to help clients connect the mind with the body, significantly reducing anxiety and supporting stability during life transitions. Through CBT and thought reframing we work together to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, replacing them with healthier more constructive beliefs. At the same time, I incorporate somatic techniques such as mindfulness and grounding exercises to help clients tune into their body's responses to stress and anxiety. By integrating these approaches, clients learn to regulate their nervous systems, creating a deeper sense of calm and resilience as they navigate life's changes with greater confidence.
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Having personal experience with anxiety allows me to connect with my clients on a deeply authentic level. I understand firsthand the overwhelming feelings, racing thoughts and exhaustion that can come with trying to manage anxiety. This lived experience not lonely shapes my empathy but also informs my therapeutic approach, enabling me to meet clients where they are with genuine understanding and compassion. I can offer guidance that feels relatable and attainable creating a stronger therapeutic bond and empowering clients to navigate their own paths toweling.
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The beauty is that anxiety is treatable and you can learn to become more self aware and more in control over it. Anxiety is not all that you are. You are so much more.
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Therapy for Moms
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
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As a millennial mama of two kids that are 2 and under I understand what its like to be in the trenches of motherhood and questioning if I'll ever feel like myself again. Even yet, do I even know who myself is??
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The transition from no children to pregnant to parenting can often introduce anxiety into our lives in ways that we've never imagined would happen to us. Mothers can often lose themselves in the all-consuming nature of motherhood, as the demands of caring for children, managing the household and meeting societal expectations can easily overwhelm their own needs and identities. Many mothers find themselves prioritizing everyone else's well being while neglecting their own self-care, personal goals, and sense of self outside of being a parent. This loss of identity can lead to feelings of emptiness, overwhelm, and anxiety as they struggleto reconnect with who they are beyond their roll as a mother. The constant focus on meeting external expectations can make it difficult to feel empowered or in control, leading to cycles of self doubt, exhaustion and even resentment. rediscovering oneself within motherhood requires intention and support, allowing space for self-compassion, personal growth, and honoring the women behind the role of "mom".
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I work closely with mothers who are navigating the intense social pressures of modern parenting - pressures to be perfect, compare themselves to others, and meet unrealistic expectations that exacerbate anxious feelings and behaviors. I help them recognize and challenge these external pressures, supporting them in redefining their own values and sense of self within motherhood. through tools like identity exploring, boundary- setting and mindfulness practices I guide moms towards feeling more stable in motherhood, grounded and confident in their roles helping them release comparison and perfectionism while embracing their unique strengths. My goal is to help them find themselves through motherhood, embracing more pease and reducing anxious behaviors that hinder their well-being.
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It takes a village to raise children and fight the complexities that can cause stress within motherhood. Sometimes within that village, therapeutic support can be one of the strongest members.
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Therapy for Women
Do you feel like there are endless expectations that you have to meet?
Are you feeling exhausted from having to keep up the energy to manage the stress, the comparison game, the struggle of feeling like you're not enough in today's society?
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Therapy with women often centers on the immense pressures they face in today's fast-paced and demanding society. Many women grapple with high levels of anxiety as they try to balance multiple roles - managing careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and social expectations. These pressures can lead to overwhelming stress particularly in relationships where women often struggle with people-pleasing tendencies, seeking validation, and overextending themselves to maintain peace. The constant juggling can fuel cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion making it crucial to create therapeutic spaces where women can unpack these burdens, reclaim their sense of self and develop healthier boundaries.
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Many women experience significant difficulties with body image, often feeling trapped by societal beauty standards and unrealistic expectations that can lead to shame, self-criticism, and disconnection from their own bodies. These struggles can impact mental health, fostering a sense of inadequency and contributing to anxiety, depression, or unhealthy behaviors. Therapy can play a vital role in helping women reconnect their mind and body, encouraging self-compassion and acceptance. Through therapeutic work, women can begin to redefine who they are beyond physical appearances, reclaiming their identity based on inner strengths, values, and self-worth rather than eternal validation or societal pressures.
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Therapy can be a powerful source of empowerment for women, particularly in a world that can often leave them feeling isolated and biconnected. It provides a safe and supportive space for women to explore their emotions, break free from cycles of negative thoughts and behaviors and rediscover a deeper connection with themselves. By supporting self-awareness and self-compassion, therapy can help women recognize their inherit worth, dismantle limiting beliefs, and cultivate healthier, more authentic relationships with themseves and others. Through this process women not only find strength and resilience but also a sense of unity, both within themseves and their connection with others helping them to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
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I help women uncover to tools they need to cope more effectively and gain a deeper insight into their behaviors and family history. By exploring past patterns and understanding how generational influences have shaped their lives, they begin to recognize which behaviors no longer serve them. Together we work to break these cycles- often referred to as generational curses - and develop healthier behaviors that align with who they envision themselves becoming, rather than simply following what has been modeled to them. Therapy becomes a transformative space where lasting change takes root, empowering women to redefine their path, heal old wounds and create a future that reflects their true desires and strengths.
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Therapy for Teens
Teens today are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety due to a variety of pressures from academic expectations and social media to societal issues and personal identity struggles. This anxiety often manifests in behaviors such as withdrawal, irritability, avoidance of social situations, and difficulty focusing. Many teens also experience sleep disturbances or engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms like over-eating or self-harm. A significant challenge is their difficulty expressing boundaries and emotions especially with parents and peers. This inability to communicate effectively often leads to frustration and misunderstandings, further exacerbating their anxiety. They may fear judgement, rejection, or disappointing others, causing them to suppress their true feelings, which only deepens their emotional turmoil.
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Therapy can be a powerful tool for teens to identify their emotions and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. By providing a safe, non-judgmental space therapy allows teens to explore their feelings and anxieties without fear of criticism or rejection. Through guided self-reflection, they learn to distinguish between true thoughts and anxious ones, helping them stay grounded amid the pressures of a rapidly changing world. Therapy also introduces teens to positive coping mechanisms that empower them to voice their needs with confidence rather than being swayed by social pressures or unhealthy patterns. With the support of a neutral, non-biased therapist teens can openly discuss family and friend dynamics, work through conflict, learn communication skills, and develop authentic thinking, fostering resilience and emotional stability in the process.
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As a therapist working with minors, I strive to maintain a delicate balance between involving parents in the therapeutic process and upholding confidentiality that is crucial to building trust with teens. While I keep parents informed as much as possible and involve them in discussions about their child's progress, I also respect the privacy of the teen, ensuring they feel safe to share openly. However, if a teen discloses self-harm, harmful behaviors or danger from or towards another person, I evaluate the situation carefully to determine when it is necessary to break confidentiality and bring parents into the conversation for the safety and well being of the teen. Throughout therapy, I encourage teens to find healthy ways to communicate with their parents, fostering transparency and collaboration in a way that supports lasting change and growth.
Therapy for Times of Life Transition and Adjustments
Anxiety often arises during both major and minor life changes and transitions, as these moments of uncertainty can make individuals feel overwhelmed and out of control. Whether it's moving to a new city, starting college, entering marriage or navigating parenthood, life changes bring unknown challenges that can disrupt one's sense of stability and self-identity. In these times, anxiety can cause individuals to question who they are and how they fit into the shifting circumstances around them. The weight of these transitions can throw people off balance, leading to destabilizing coping mechanisms such as avoidance, withdrawal, procrastination and further unhealthy habits. Without proper support and tools to manage the stress of these transitions, the anxiety can intensify, making it difficult to regain a sense of control and inner peace.
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Therapy can be instrumental in helping clients understand how they handle life transitions by uncovering the patterns of their past behaviors and how these may influence their present responses. In the supportive environment of therapy, clients gain insight into their emotional reactions to change and are guided toward making empowered decisions that reflect their values and strengths. As they explore their coping mechanisms, clients learn to trust in their abilities to navigate transitions with greater ease and confidence. While transitions often reveal unknown aspects of ourselves, therapy helps individuals connect with their deeper sense of self-worth and resilience. With therapeutic support, life's changes no longer have to feel overwhelming; instead, they become opportunities for growth, approached with grace and inner strength.
