THERAPY FOR WOMEN

Your generosity and compassion don't have to lead to self-sabotage

Brooklyn, NY

You are good at taking on responsibilities.

You juggle relationships, commitments, your career/business, self-care, and more. You’re a very capable woman, and so when you are around, things get done.

The people who surround you see you as dependable and reliable. You are the one they turn to when they need anything. It is common for you to anticipate other people’s needs and to take actions that address them.

You're great at looking out for others.

You want to be a good daughter, sibling, partner, and friend. You are a nurturer. It is difficult for you to say no when someone asks something of you. As a result, your needs and self-care have become less of a priority.

You’d think that, with all you do for others, you’d feel appreciated and fulfilled. But maybe it’s more accurate to say you feel unseen and emotionally exhausted. Others are not reciprocating at the level that you are putting out.

No one wants to disappoint family or loved ones. But, if you base too many decisions on not letting others down, you develop the behavioral patterns of a people-pleaser. People pleasers often choose to do what’s best for others. Many are often preoccupied with how other people will react.

Being a driven, big-hearted woman is a challenge-and the added weight of your responsibility toward other people’s reactions is emotionally debilitating. Constantly prioritizing other people’s needs over your own can also chip away at your sense of self-worth.

It doesn’t have to feel so draining to be a kind and caring woman.

You can have deep, heartfelt connections with those around you, while protecting yourself from the undue stress of trying to please others all the time.

Therapy can help you bring balance to your relationships.

Through therapy, you can discover new perspectives and gain the tools you need to build healthier relationships.

Some of the things that therapy can help you with include:

Learning to set boundaries when it does not come naturally for you
Identifying and breaking unhealthy patterns
Strengthening your communication skills
Learning to assert yourself in a polite manner
Finding tools to help you navigate uncomfortable emotions such as anxiety, fear, or guilt
Developing insight into your own character, motives, feelings, and desires

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What’s it like to work with me?

I am warm and supportive, but I will also call you out on any repeated self-sabotaging behaviors.
I will provide you with practical tools and techniques that you can start using right away. I combine these practical tools with in-session open-ended questions for your self-reflection and self-discovery.
I rely on the evidence-based approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I may also use other techniques to help you with your goals and obstacles (one size does not fit all).

See my about page if you’d like to learn more about my professional background and what makes me stand out from other psychotherapists.

Norbelina Muzo

But you can call me Lina

When you say yes to others, make sure you're not saying no to yourself.

Paulo Cohelo

My values and philosophy

There’s very little that my clients could say that would make me feel appalled-this is a no-judgement zone.
It’s perfectly fine to cuss-I am known to throw the f*bomb around from time to time.
Being human is difficult and we are all doing this for the first time-empathy and patience are crucial to fostering change.
When appropriate, humor can be a useful tool.
I’m rarely late to a session; I take my practice seriously.
I’m passionate about my work and I value my potential to create a positive impact on women’s lives.