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other issues esther can help with
Anxiety and Worry Management
When worry or anxiety strikes it can make it very hard to plug in the brain and think clearly. Are you overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety or excessive worry? Esther Krohner, LMFT offers down to earth compassionate therapy to help you move out of the anxiety cycles. Through evidence-based techniques and a personalized approach, Esther helps you pinpoint the ways that anxiety shows up for you. Esther will help you develop effective ways to interrupt the anxiety, recover and manage it. Whether you're dealing with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or phobias, Esther provides a safe and supportive environment where you can work towards a sense of calm and control in your life.
Sleep Issues
Struggling with sleep problems can significantly impact your overall well-being and quality of life. Esther Krohner, LMFT specializes in helping individuals overcome sleep issues and allow sleep to happen. By addressing underlying factors such as stress, anxiety, or lifestyle habits, and TRYING TOO HARD to fall asleep. Each person is different. For some it might be sleep routine habits, for others it might be counterintuitive things to do when one can't sleep. For others it might be getting out of the loop of trying to force sleep- with the best of intentions. Sleep is spontaneous and when we try too hard even with good intentions it can confound the stress and make it harder to fall asleep. With her compassionate and personalized approach, Esther helps you regain control over your sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and energized each day. It's kind of like a watched pot that never boils, lets help you address worries, look at your routine and consumption and allow sleep to happen.
Coping with Sadness and Loss
Noone is ever prepared for the shock of a sudden loss, single event trauma or drawn out death of a loved one. Grieving IS a rollercoaster and can feel very isolating and endless. Esther Krohner, LMFT offers therapy services to support you through your journey of grief and loss. With respect for your life and what is important to you, Esther provides a safe space for you to express your grief, process, and discover life after the loss. Through tailored therapy and personalized support, Esther helps you navigate the grieving process and find hope in the midst of loss AND let you be as dark as is needed.
Adjusting to Life Changes
Life often feels like one issue after another. While it ebbs and flows between pleasantries and hardships, simply believing “this too shall pass” is not enough. When someone is in the midst of a transition, a helping hand can make the circumstances more tolerable and bring hope for positive change. Transitions such as moving, divorce, career changes, injury, disease, and aging can be challenging to navigate alone. Esther Krohner, LMFT, specializes in helping individuals adjust to life changes and transitions with resilience and confidence. Through supportive therapy sessions, Esther assists you in filtering the challenges, redefining what you want, and adapting to new circumstances with an accepting, flexible attitude. Esther empowers you to tap into your intuition, communicate constructively, and navigate life's transitions with grace and strength.
Cultural Adjustment Support
Moving is challenging. Beyond the logistics, many nuances can make it difficult to create a new home. Esther Krohner SEES the unique challenges individuals and families face as they acculturate. There are many layers to the process, and it can be hard to determine what to be flexible with and what to hold onto. Esther Krohner, LMFT, offers culturally sensitive therapy services to support individuals in their journey of cultural adjustment. Common struggles include language barriers, homesickness, logistics, and family conflict around the change. Esther provides a safe and understanding space to explore your experiences and motivations. With her experience as a minority and her close ties to her family history of immigration, she approaches this with humility and respect for cultural differences. Esther helps you navigate the complexities of cultural adjustment and find a “new normal.”
School-Related Concerns
A child who says they love school and enjoy the grind is rare! The daily routines and obstacles can feel sooo heavy for both parents and students. Navigating academic challenges, peer relationships, or behavioral issues can be stressful even on a good day. Esther Krohner, LMFT, offers pragmatic and supportive therapy services to address various school-related concerns and promote student well-being. Whether your child is struggling with academic pressure, bullying, or social anxiety, Esther provides a nurturing and non-judgmental environment to help prioritize, cooperate, and work towards sustainable growth. Esther has experience working with all ages and collaborates with educators, other healthcare providers, and parents to coordinate care. She works with you and your child to create strategies for academic and emotional success.
Substance Use and Addiction
Struggling with substance use or addiction can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to face it alone. Esther Krohner, LMFT, offers compassionate and solutions-focused therapy services to support individuals on their journey toward recovery and sobriety. Through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based approaches, Esther helps people understand what maintains unwanted substance use. Her approach focuses on what is important to the individuals seeking help. Esther uses motivation, examines interactions, and encourages trying new strategies to interrupt the cycle of substance use. With her non-judgmental, practical, and supportive approach, Esther helps you build tools that foster realistic, sustainable change. Relapse is reframed, and the emphasis is placed on communication and action to broaden possibilities in the face of addiction.