Therapy for the Highly Sensitive Person
You’re Tired of being overstimulated every step of the way
Okay, so maybe not every step of the way. But you’re legitimately wondering why you are so easily overwhelmed by emotions or physical stimuli. Do any of the following sound familiar?:
Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells or rough fabrics?
Do you feel you need to withdraw during busy days to a dark room to relieve mental pressure?
Have you or others labeled you as ‘sensitive’?
Do you avoid violent movies?
Do you feel emotions deeply?
As you read the list, do you find yourself agreeing with the questions? These are common experiences for people who many in the mental health community describe as being highly sensitive. Being highly sensitive can be a real struggle. Sometimes being sensitive makes it difficult to navigate stressful situations.
Highly Sensitive Person Therapy Can help you find your superpower
Although being sensitive can feel get in the way sometimes, it is not a bad thing. Did you know that about 20% of the population is considered highly sensitive? At our therapy practice in Chicago, IL, we like to say that those that are considered highly sensitive have a super power. Did you know that being highly sensitive allows for deeper processing of information than what is typical?
The more challenging part of that means that you are more easily aroused but on the flip side it means you are more prone to being gifted, more creative, imaginative, inventive, and empathetic. That’s right, you have a superpower! You can take in tons of information at once and process it on a level that others cannot which, when in the right mind set, you can use in beautiful, unique ways.
At Obsidian Counseling, we know that finding a counselor that truly understands your super power can help you harness it. We have several therapists on staff that consider themselves highly sensitive persons (HSPs), so you know you’ll be in good hands.
Symptoms of a highly sensitive person
While being highly sensitive is for sure a superpower, it comes with some challenges. People who are highly sensitive are more prone to bouts of depression and anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety and depression that a highly sensitive person may experience include:
Feeling jittery
Increased heart rate
Heightened or lessened need for sleep
Overthinking
Lack of enjoyment with typically pleasurable activities
Increased or decreased need for food
If you’re interested in a quick self assessment to see if you are highly sensitive, take the self-assessment below:
Good news: our Highly Sensitive Person therapists can help!
Our therapists know what it feels like to feel overstimulated every moment of the day. We have also sat with countless other people who have shared their stories of joy and frustration related to their level of sensitivity. Furthermore, we know that it can feel risky to ask for help. You may have experienced situations and people who have left you questioning yourself, your perceptions, and your abilities. These experiences may then leave you feeling flawed in some way.
Our counselors are here to allow you the space to heal and explore in a safe environment. We understand both the strength of you being highly sensitive and the ways it can impact your mental health. As therapists, we understand what it takes for a highly sensitive person to thrive and we want to help you along that journey.
Start highly sensitive person therapy in Northbrook, IL
If you are ready to begin your therapy journey with a team that is committed to affirming your identity, our therapists are ready to help. Our therapy practice prides itself on its commitment to our friends of the highly sensitive community. And while we’re based out of Northbrook, our therapy services are available online throughout Illinois. So, we work with people from all over the state. Take the steps below to get started and have the support you’ve been seeking.
Other Services at Obsidian Counseling and Wellness
When you work with a therapist at our counseling practice in the Chicago, IL area, you will be met with compassion and authenticity. Our team feels honored to help guide folks along their healing process. Specifically, we help people in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress and counseling for parents. Additionally, we value the unique experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals and are happy to help them find balance in their lives. We hope that you take the leap to begin your healing journey with our team of specialized therapists.
