meet me: an old soul
I am an old soul. I’ve often joked that I was born into my early thirties and started aging from there. It is easier for me to be serious than silly. It is easier for me to go deep than to stay superficial. I’m pleased to reassure you that I do have a silly side, and that all my favorite people draw it out of me. But I have to feel comfortable, first.
As you’ll read in my next post “Finding Social Work,” I’ve been on the path to this profession for quite a long time. After studying for many years and working towards licensure, a conversation with a friend prompted me to ask my mom if I was “too much” of a social worker. I braced myself for impact, knowing she would be honest.
She laughed at the question and told me in no uncertain terms that I had been acting like a social worker since the time I could speak. I felt relieved. I have, apparently, always been this way. A deeply caring, feelings-oriented, wisdom-seeking old soul. Deep conversations give me a visceral high. Talking about life and death and the meaning of both are my idea of a good time. My choice of profession didn’t change me, it allowed me avenues to be the person I have always been.
We need joy-seekers, joke-makers, and good time party people in this world. We also need people who are willing to wade into the deep, scary, dark and sit down for a while. That’s where I come in. If you are in the dark, I will meet you there. If you need help finding your way out, I will walk with you. And when you find the light again we will celebrate together. It is my favorite thing to do.
Here are some ways being an old soul translates to my work as a social worker and therapist:
I care deeply. I am wired to care! This helps me be fully present and fully committed to my work.
I genuinely want to get to know you. I seek to understand and I am not deterred by the complexities and nuances that make each person unique.
I’m not scared of the sadness. You can show up to session with your full self - light and dark.
I love people. I find people fascinating and wonderful. I am honored to work with my clients and I love what I do. I meet every client with a sense of unconditional positive regard.
I believe that human connection is a powerful, transformative tool. I work to build strong and collaborative relationships with my clients so that the work of therapy can unfold naturally.
I recognize that I don’t know everything. I often ask for help and I am constantly learning.
I know and live by my values.
If you believe you could benefit from having an old soul like me by your side as you navigate life, visit my contact page to schedule a free consultation call. Let’s get started today.
Wherever you’re tuning in from, thank you for being here and take good care.
with love, hlp
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