Welcome to Thresholds Counseling - where we help you embrace life's thresholds and move beyond the idea of "just getting through it."
In our journey through life, we all encounter thresholds. Many people don't know what these are, yet are still stuck up against them.
These are the moments of transition and transformation that challenge us, that push our boundaries, and ultimately, that help us embrace the messy and imperfect aspects of being human. These moments allow us to become real, vulnerable and alive…but only if we accept the invitation.
These moments, sometimes disguised as challenges or heartaches, represent the spaces between what was and what will be. They can be joyful (think weddings, graduations, and retirement) or they can be difficult (like fertility struggles, relationship woes, and loss).
Whatever our thresholds might be, they offer us the opportunity to shed old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us well, and to step into a new, fuller version of ourselves instead.
In this blog post, I'll explain to you a bit more why we chose the name "Thresholds" - and tell you more about how you can get started on your own journey.
At Thresholds Counseling, we embrace the transformative power of thresholds. Our name reflects our mission to help individuals navigate these significant life transitions, whether they are marked by joy or sorrow. We believe that thresholds provide opportunities for growth, healing, and personal transformation, if we have the courage to cross into them.
We recognize that it can be tempting to avoid or deny the thresholds we face, especially when they are accompanied by pain or uncertainty. We may seek quick fixes or distractions to numb the discomfort, but these strategies only delay our progress. At Thresholds Counseling, we encourage our clients to face their thresholds with curiosity, courage, and vulnerability.
The idea of treating a threshold as a gift is not new. Celtic Christianity, a form of Christianity that developed in the British Isles during the early Middle Ages, holds this concept at its core. Jessica Brown, in her exploration of Celtic Christianity, wrote, “Thresholds hold the potential for profound change. They are doorways between old and new, safety and risk, what was and what will be … places of initiation and transformation, where the old is released, and the new is embraced.”
That's not to say that crossing that threshold will be easy. At times, the journey can be confusing, grueling, disorienting, and even downright unbearable. The process requires digging deep to find an internal grit and determination - often, one we didn't even know was there.
Through therapy, we help individuals develop the skills and insights they need to navigate these uncharted territories. We draw from a range of evidence-based practices, including relational psychotherapy, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and others, to create personalized treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each client.
We believe that by honoring the sacredness of thresholds, we can discover new depths of self-awareness, resilience, and purpose. We are here to provide the compass and support you need to cross into your next chapter of growth and transformation.
In calling my business "Thesholds Counseling," I wanted to showcase the power of acceptance. Engaging with my own thresholds has been life changing for me - allowing me to experience more acceptance of myself and others and to experience beauty and brokenness simultaneously.
Now that you know the meaning by the name and what the process entails, you might be wondering, "what do I have to do?"
You need to embrace those thresholds. It's not always easy to do so, but it's necessary for our growth and transformation.
You need to shift your mindset from just "getting through" the tough stuff to embracing it as an opportunity for spiritual growth. You need to come face-to-face with our fears, our losses, and all those hard, sad feelings. You need to let the pain do its transformative work.
It takes endurance, and it takes intention. Most importantly, this process demands connection.
Connection is a core human need, and as Brene Brown is famous for saying," Connection is why we're here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.”
That's what I'm here for. I'm here to help you shift your perspective from getting through difficulties to engaging with them as sacred spaces where you can come face to face with the reality of who you really are. I'll help you realize the relentless beauty and suffering of life growing in you and an ability to be more present to the moment you're in.
Richard Rohr, a spiritual teacher and author, says that thresholds should be viewed as these sacred spaces - places where the ordinary meets extraordinary. In therapy with Thresholds Counseling, you'll be guided to perceive your thresholds not as obstacles that need to be overcome - but as gateways to deeper self-awareness.
Embracing life's thresholds can be difficult - but it can also be a rewarding, transformative experience.
By surrendering to the process and seeking support through therapy, we can discover new aspects of ourselves, shed old beliefs that no longer serve us, and live more authentically.
At Thresholds Counseling, I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Let me help you navigate life's challenges and discover the gift of transformation that lies within our thresholds. Contact me today to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.
