Many people come to therapy when they feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns of anxiety and self-pressure that are difficult to shift on their own. Often, they are managing a lot externally while feeling internally drained, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what has been building beneath the surface, and begin to understand your experience in a more grounded and supported way.
I work with adults experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and challenges related to work and life transitions.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked as an environmental engineer for 17 years. That experience gave me a firsthand understanding of high-pressure, performance-driven environments and how they can gradually lead to exhaustion, perfectionism, and a sense of disconnection from oneself over time.
Many of the people I work with are capable, responsible individuals who tend to hold a lot internally while continuing to function externally. They often come to therapy when they notice that something no longer feels sustainable – whether that shows up as chronic stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or uncertainty about direction, identity, or next steps.
I have a particular interest in working with professionals who are navigating workplace stress, chronic stress, or periods of transition in work, identity, or life direction.
Language(s) I work in: English
My approach is psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy. Together, we explore the patterns, experiences, and relationships that may be contributing to anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck.
I am also IFS-informed and incorporate Internal Family Systems (parts work) when helpful. This can support a deeper understanding of the different parts of you that may take on roles like striving, self-criticism, worry, or emotional protection.
Rather than trying to eliminate these patterns, we work toward understanding them with more clarity and compassion. Over time, this can create more space, flexibility, and ease in how you relate to yourself and your experiences.
Therapy is collaborative and paced according to your needs. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and not alone in what you are carrying.
Contact me via email (mccluskeymina@gmail.com) or telephone (519-766-2315) to set up a free consultation via video or phone.