Emotion Regulation: Build a New Relationship With Your Feelings
Learn to navigate intense emotions without being overwhelmed by them.
What Emotion Regulation Challenges Look Like
Emotions sometimes feel like they arrive at full volume with no warning. One moment you’re fine; the next you’re flooded with anger, sadness, or anxiety that seems impossible to contain.
Relationships suffer as loved ones can’t understand your reactions. You might find yourself avoiding situations that trigger intense feelings, slowly shrinking your world. When emotions escalate, you might resort to impulsive behaviors just to find relief – only to regret them later.
These patterns often stem from past trauma, even experiences you might not categorize as traumatic. Your nervous system learned to stay on high alert as a survival mechanism, and now struggles to calibrate appropriate emotional responses.
For clients who have received a Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis, I understand the weight and stigma this label can carry. Your emotional experiences are valid, and your sensitivity holds genuine strengths alongside its challenges.
Emotion Regulation Treatment Approach
I offer a comprehensive approach to emotion regulation that addresses both immediate needs and deeper patterns. Understanding “how we got here” creates the foundation for lasting change in your emotional life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thought patterns that intensify emotional responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides practical skills for managing overwhelming feelings and building distress tolerance when emotions peak.
For many clients, emotional intensity has roots in trauma. Our work acknowledges these connections, combining trauma-informed care with concrete regulation techniques. We address both the surface symptoms and the deeper wounds that drive emotional patterns.
Whether you identify with BPD or simply struggle with emotional intensity, I create a space where your experiences are respected. Together we’ll develop strategies that honor your emotional depth while reducing suffering.
Online Emotion Regulation Therapy in Minnesota & California
Through secure virtual sessions, I provide consistent support for clients throughout Minnesota and California. My bilingual practice offers these specialized services in both English and Spanish, making effective emotion regulation therapy accessible to more communities.
Working together, we’ll transform your relationship with your emotions. You’ll discover that feelings – even intense ones – can be valuable guides rather than overwhelming forces that control your life.
