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Inner Wisdom Counseling
Mike Pittala LMFT
Gentle guidance toward a deeper understanding of yourself
Therapy for adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationships, and life's transitions
Here We Go Again
Most people don't come to therapy because one thing went wrong. They come because they notice the same patterns showing up over and over again.
"Here we go again."
"Why can't I do anything right? "
You earn the promotion, yet immediately wonder whether you deserve it. Someone offers you a genuine compliment, yet your first instinct is to explain why they must be wrong.
The same arguments.
The same anxiety.
The same self-doubt.
The same feeling of carrying too much for too long.
The Old Tapes
I often refer to these as old tapes. They are beliefs and protective patterns that developed over time, often for very good reasons, but continue playing long after they are no longer helpful.
Beneath the anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, constantly putting others first, and fear is your authentic self.
Therapy isn't about getting rid of the old tapes. It's about becoming aware of when they're playing, understanding why they developed, and creating enough space for your authentic self to guide the life you're living today, rather than yesterday's fears quietly making those decisions for you.
The goal isn't to become someone different. It's to understand what has been shaping you, loosen the hold of patterns that no longer serve you, and make room for choices that reflect who you are now.
If you're ready to take the next step
I offer a brief consultation so we can talk about what brings you to therapy, what you're looking for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
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