Colette Mercier Counseling San Francisco CA — Change is possible.

There’s hope. You can grow... and thrive.

Life can be overwhelming, sad, disappointing, painful, confusing and more. You might feel anxious or alone. You might feel stuck in relationships or repetitive relationship patterns. Perhaps you think about how to move forward, but can’t seem to find the way. You might feel that you don’t know what you need to weather the storm. You could be tired of trying to figure it out all by yourself.

Some part of you knows something else is possible. You feel that your stuck, dark and scary places do not define you. You are ready for something to change. There’s a glimmer of hope that you can feel better, be better. Despite uncontrollable circumstances, you are ready to dive in, heal and grow. You are ready for better relationships and new ways of being in your life and with others.

Someone who accepts all of you. Who has your back. A companion. Someone who can be with you as you find your unique path.

My clients are courageous. It takes guts to reach out for support and let someone else see your inner conflicts. Feeling that you are not alone can change everything. In therapy, we work together to gently uncover the ways you long for connection and the obstacles to feeling connected. We strengthen your ability to listen to your experience and trust your inner knowing. We learn what holds you back from finding the kinds of relationships you dream of and feeling supported by others. Together we discover what healthy, secure relationships can feel like for the mind, heart and body. We remove blocks to your capacity to live an authentic, embodied and calm life.

Together we find your resilience. Resilience is part of your innate ability to heal, grow and change. It’s a secret strength we all have.

Resilience is what makes us bounce back when faced with difficult emotions, anxiety, trauma and nearly impossible life circumstances. We all have it. It’s our innate capacity to heal even if our hearts have been broken many times over. Resilience is what happens when face imperfections, share ourselves with others and come out better for it in the end. Life will never be perfect. Resilience helps us navigate the ups and downs.

Land in Your Body. You can be you and be connected.

Maybe you’ve tried being what someone else wanted you to be. Maybe you feel unsettled in your body or conflicted about who you are. You might struggle with self-esteem and be your own worst enemy at times. Being our selves with others is foundational to leading a full life. It sounds simple but can be difficult to do. I support you to land in yourself, be connected others, listen to your heart, body and find inner calm in a changing world. With self-acceptance we can find greater peace with what life brings and shine bright regardless.