Why Therapist Two Therapist?

I too have carried the weight of feeling not enough and not doing enough, even as I poured everything into my work. I’ve struggled to honor my worth, wrestled with boundary setting, and battled perfectionism, self-criticism, and the habit of taking on experiences that were never mine to carry. The work I knew I loved began to feel unbearably heavy, and the boundaries between my professional and personal life blurred until both felt unmanageable.

From the depths of these struggles, Therapist Two Therapists was born for therapists seeking a different way forward. A way to rediscover fulfillment and joy in your work. A way to release the weight that leaves you feeling burned out. A way to deepen your practice while also deepening your connection to yourself and others. And most importantly, a way to recognize and embrace the profound impact you already make, simply by being you.

My Journey: From Then to Now

I can still vividly remember the feeling of having nothing left to give.

I was completely burned out. On the outside, it seemed like I had it all together, but those closest to me knew I was deeply struggling. My husband would constantly ask me, “Are you sure this is what you want to be doing?” He couldn’t understand how I could be feeling so drained doing something I claimed to love so much. I couldn’t understand it either. I never doubted that I was meant to be a therapist, but I also never imagined it would entail low compensation rates, high caseload requirements, what felt like never-ending paperwork, traumatic work environments, and “self-care…” What self-care? I would tell myself, this is only temporary, and once I’m licensed, it’ll get better! Don’t get me wrong, in some ways it did, but to my surprise and disappointment, some things still looked and felt very much the same.

There was one constant in this whole thing and that constant was ME.

In my professional life, I began learning that there is a larger system at play that many of us as therapists end up working, and in many ways if at all, it’s not designed to protect us. This meant I was the one responsible for protecting myself and owning this meant taking a closer look at myself and how I was showing up. I also came to realize that I’m the one responsible for meeting my needs and nurturing my well-being. See the connection? This of course is all much easier said than done. It’s so much easier to only see the systemic faults than to own my contribution to what I was experiencing as well, let alone do the self-work. Once I did though, it made such a difference. I began showing up more confident, more aligned, and more open to serving others, both inside and outside the therapy room, just like I knew I was meant to.

In no way have I arrived.

I’m still on my journey of honoring and protecting my well-being while serving others, especially as my goals and desires shift throughout different seasons of my life. I’m continuously discovering what it means to do what I love in ways that feel most aligned and authentic to me, both personally and professionally. I’m still finding ways to create more fulfillment in my life. I’m still growing through the personal and professional challenges I encounter and I’m still working toward creating a more wholesome version of my self along the way. I’m still very much active in this process even as I continue to serve others in doing the same. I think it’s a process we are all meant to be on; one that is meant to deepen and refine us over time and lead us towards greater clarity and understanding of our self and our unique purposes throughout our lives.

More About Me

  • I used to think my purpose was singular; that one thing I needed to discover. It was a linear mindset, like an end goal I needed to reach where everything would just fall into place. But the journey to where I am now has been anything but linear. It’s been full of twists and turns, expected and unexpected, desired and undesired circumstances, all working together in perfect unison.

    Looking back, I can see that I’ve served a purpose in every phase of this journey. My purposes have been varied—some visible, some quiet, some big, and some small. Yet, I believe they’ve all been interconnected, for me and for those I’ve served.

    Right now, my purpose is working with therapists, navigating the challenges I’ve faced myself, and offering hope and support for their journeys. My purpose now is also creating a life that welcomes the expansion of family, embraces flexibility, and provides a sense of entrepreneurial freedom. Above all, my purpose is to show up for myself and my family in the ways we’ve needed and desired most in this season of life.

    For now, this is the purpose I’ve found, and trusting it will continue to unfold exactly as it’s meant to.

    1. God’s timing unfolds with a grace that often makes sense only when I take a step back and trust.

    2. Every yes I give to something misaligned with my needs and desires is an unspoken no to myself and those I love.

    3. I may feel intimidated in someone’s presence, but owning and standing firm in my stance can be intimidating too.

    4. Never underestimate the ripple effects and the impact on someone’s journey to change that a safe, holding, and loving relationship can have.

    1. Quiet moments with God.

    2. Walks and time outdoors.

    3. Spending time with cup-filling friendships.

    4. Naps. Lots of naps whenever I can!

    1. Hosting friends and loved ones.

    2. Seeing my fur baby’s smile as she enjoys the simple things in life.

    3. Hiking to beautiful views and a starry night sky. (sounds cliche I know but I promise it’s true!)

    4. Sipping a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte because it’s as close to fall as I get in Florida! PS: I LOVE the fall season.