Your needs belong here, too.
You can love someone and still need rest. Counseling can help you ask for support, set realistic limits, and make room for your own life.
Book a Consultation 15 minutes · No fee · No commitmentWhat can we explore?
Guilt isn’t a measure of capacity.
Feeling guilty about needing a break does not tell you how much you can realistically carry. You can care deeply and still need help. Counseling makes room to consider both your responsibilities and the exhaustion, frustration, or grief that comes with them.
Care for them. Include yourself.
Work toward support, room to rest, and a life that includes your needs.
Name the whole load
Talk about the tasks, expectations, and feelings that come with caring.
Separate care from capacity
Explore the support and limits you need without dismissing your responsibilities.
Include yourself in the plan
Practice asking for help and making space for rest, grief, and your own life.
What support do I need while caring for someone else?
A conversation with
Dr. Duchana Crosse.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Counselor Educator, and Advocate
You can say both here. Talk with Dr. Crosse about what caring requires of you and what support you need for yourself. This space also welcomes people in helping professions.
Book a Consultation Talk about what brings you here. Ask your questions.Decide whether working together feels right for you.
Virtual · New York & New Jersey
Private pay · Insurance not accepted
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