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### ***Reclaim Control, Heal Deep Wounds, and Thrive in Sobriety***
# **Therapy for the Unbounded**
#### **You’ve reached a point where alcohol no longer serves you, but living without it has been harder than you imagined.**
You thought life would fall into place once you quit, but the cravings linger, the sense of deprivation is real, and the white-knuckling is exhausting. Sobriety feels heavier than expected, and you wonder:
**Will the fear of slipping back ever fade?**
You want more than just quitting—you want to feel free, happy, and at peace. You’re ready to heal from the wounds alcohol has been masking and to step into a life where you truly thrive.
You’ve faced challenges before and always found a way to push through. But this is different. The cravings, the emotional rollercoaster, the constant urge—it feels overwhelming like alcohol still has control. **You ask yourself, ‘Why can’t I just shake this?’**
You’ve already done the hardest part—you’ve made the courageous decision to let alcohol go. That’s no small feat, and the fact that you’re still here, committed, speaks volumes about your strength and deep desire for a better life. Deep down, you know life in sobriety should be more than a constant struggle of exhaustion, deprivation, and fear of slipping back.
**You don’t want just to survive, you want to thrive, in sobriety.**
### **Sobriety Isn’t Just About Saying No—It’s About Saying Yes to Yourself**
### ***Saying “No” to***
**❌ No to numbing your emotions** and hiding from the pain that needs healing.
**❌ No to waking up foggy** and regretful, trapped in a cycle of broken promises to yourself.
**❌ No to using alcohol as a distraction** from the things that truly matter to you.
**❌ No to second-guessing your decisions** and doubting your ability to change.
**❌ No to searching for happiness** at the bottom of a bottle.
**❌ No to relying on alcohol** as a crutch to get through tough times.
**❌ No to being stuck** in a cycle of cravings, fear, and self-doubt.
**❌ No to letting alcohol define** what you can or can’t accomplish
### ***Saying “Yes” to***
**✅ Yes to emotional healing**—dealing with past traumas that alcohol once helped you ignore.
**✅ Yes to clarity**—waking up every day knowing you’re moving closer to who you really are.
**✅ Yes to rediscover your passions**—free from the haze of alcohol.
**✅ Yes, trust yourself again**—knowing you’re in control of your choices.
**✅ Yes to joy**—finding happiness in life’s little moments without needing a drink to enhance them.
**✅ Yes to confidence**—believing in your ability to navigate life’s challenges without alcohol.
**✅ Yes to peace of mind**—knowing you’re finally free from the constant internal battle.
**✅ Yes to living a life aligned with your deepest values and desires.**
### **Healing Beyond Sobriety**
* #### Anxiety
  Anxiety can feel like a constant hum of worry or a full-blown storm of racing thoughts. It creeps in when you’re trying to relax or enjoy a moment, filling your mind with what-ifs, to-dos, and worst-case scenarios. Whether it’s mild or overwhelming, it leaves you restless, never able to fully settle or feel at peace. Alcohol often becomes a way to quiet the noise, but it only brings temporary relief, leaving anxiety stronger when the effects wear off.
* #### Depression
  It’s more than just feeling down. Depression can feel like you’re moving through life in slow motion, disconnected from the things that used to bring you joy. The weight of everything—big or small—feels heavy, making it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You want to feel motivated, but sometimes it’s hard just to get out of bed. Alcohol may seem like a way to lift the fog, but in reality, it deepens the cycle of isolation and low mood.
* #### Complex PTSD
  The past feels like it never really leaves you. With complex PTSD, it’s not just one event but layers of trauma that resurface, leaving you on edge and in survival mode. The flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional triggers can feel like they keep pulling you back into a cycle of fear, even when you’re trying to move forward. Alcohol often becomes a way to numb those intense emotions, but it keeps you stuck in the trauma rather than moving through it.
* #### Perfectionism
  No matter how much you achieve, it never feels like enough. Perfectionism keeps you striving for a standard that’s always out of reach, making you your own worst critic. The pressure to be perfect at everything—work, relationships, even self-care—leaves you feeling exhausted and never fully satisfied. Alcohol can serve as a quick escape from this relentless pressure, but it only fuels the cycle of self-criticism when the effects fade.
* #### People Pleasing
  You say yes when you really want to say no. People pleasing often feels like you’re living for others, putting their needs above your own until there’s nothing left. It’s exhausting to be constantly worried about keeping others happy, often at the expense of your own well-being. Alcohol can become a way to cope with the emotional strain of always putting others first, but it leaves you feeling more disconnected from your true needs.
* #### Self-Criticism
  That inner voice never stops. Self-criticism turns every mistake into a reason to beat yourself up, making you feel like you’re always falling short. No matter how much you do, that voice tells you it’s not enough, leaving you trapped in a cycle of doubt and self-judgment. Alcohol often becomes a way to silence the voice, but it leaves you feeling more defeated once the effects wear off.
### **Hi, I am Jeanette…**
#### **Once a decade-long daily drinker, now a psychotherapist.**
I partner with individuals who have grown tired of using alcohol to fill the void within. I specialize in guiding you through a holistic process of healing, from uncovering the roots of your drinking habits to building a life unbounded by alcohol. Together, we’ll work to heal past wounds and rediscover who you truly are.
#### If you’re ready to outgrow alcohol and discover your unique path to happiness, I’m here to guide you.
**Change starts with the choice to say 'yes' to yourself.**
Starting therapy can seem like a big move, but taking that first step is simpler than you think. If you’re ready to say “Yes” to what life can be without alcohol, message me today and say, **“Yes—let’s set up my free consultation.”**
*( A commitment-free call to see if I’m the right person to support you )*
# What People Say...
# What People Say... What People Say...
#### A past client & student
“Jeanette helps me see that I am not somehow broken or defective. I was never made to feel that there was something wrong with me during our work.”
#### A past client
“Jeanette is one of the most kind hearted and non-judgmental persons I have met.”
#### A past student
“A big thank you to Jeanette for making sobriety an actual possibility in my life where anything else I have tried in the past has failed.”
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Jeanette Hu, AMFT 120761 | Supervisor: Norman Hering , MFC #32062 | Practicing Through the Auspices of Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center