-You keep your fears a secret, working extra hard, avoiding speaking up, not owning your achievements, dwelling on past mistakes, and never going for things for fear of not being good enough.
-You never sit still and enjoy the place you are in right now.
-Your relationships are troubled and unsatisfying.
-You feel embarrassed about past mistakes and that people will judge you for them.
-Feel the need to entertain others, and if you fail to do so, think you are not a good person
-Doubt every decision in your life when something goes wrong.
-Hide behind a fake smile so no one has to worry about you.
If this resonated for you then I’d like to welcome you to Discovering Joy, LLC. My name is Hazel Guenther Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and my mission when I founded Discovering Joy, LLC was to help those I served to INSPIRE, EXPLORE, and DISCOVER JOY in their lives. Happiness tends to be a transient feeling, often ignited by specific moments or experiences that evoke excitement or thrill. Conversely, JOY is a sustained condition marked by a deep-seated contentment and fulfillment with one’s life in general. Put into layman’s terms happiness is like a quick burst of good vibes triggered by something exciting happening. Joy is more like a lasting sense of feeling happy and satisfied with life overall. I provide therapy for adults who have had difficult experiences during childhood, which is currently impacting their functioning as adults.
As a first-generation Filipino American, I recognize the profound impact colonization has had on the mental health for the AAPI/BIPOC community. I am committed to ongoing education and advocacy for mental health services that are culturally inclusive and sensitive to non-Westernized perspectives. I also know access to mental health services are not always accessible so I offer a wide range of free content on mental health via online workshops and social media. Feel free to follow me on IG: @thebitesizedtherapist or FB: Discovering Joy LLC. As a reminder what I provide on social media is not therapy and is not a replacement for mental health or medical treatment.
Each individual has a unique story and I hold space for healing and expanding to those who decide to work with me whether one on one or in group settings. I’m here to help you find clarity and purpose and lead a life that is in alignment with your values.
So go ahead and get inspired and explore what I have to offer, and I hope it leads you to discover joy in your life.