Rebecca Pearce, PsyD

The Beatles sang about Eleanor Rigby keeping her face in the jar by the door, but most of us seldom take our masks off even when we are alone. We put the mask on to protect ourselves, yet in so doing we disconnect.

I help people reconnect… mostly with themselves. When we listen to and are kind with ourselves, we develop the courage to live freely and authentically. Whether in the midst of turbulence or motivated to reclaim your strength, you're in the right place to benefit from counseling.

I work in the arena of relationships. This includes difficulty in one's relationship with oneself:

• depression

• anxiety (worry or panic)

• trauma

• trouble with eating patterns / body image

It also encompasses disrupted relationships with others:

• loss through

  • death

  • divorce

  • estrangement

  • break up

  • relocation

• church wounds / shifting concept of God

• caring for someone else through an illness

• impacted by someone else's addiction

When I meet with someone, there is a rhythm between quiet contemplation, listening, talking about our observations and laughing about life’s ironies. We talk about how you think and understand your lived experiences. We also cultivate an awareness of your emotions and checking in with what you sense in your body. This way you learn more about yourself and your capabilities, your choices, and build resiliency. It’s important to work with gentleness and respect while maintaining a good sense of humor.

I primarily work with adolescent and adult women, though I do see some adult men.  Sessions are by appointment only, Monday through Friday.