A space for you, created with you
A space for you, created with you
Humankinds Therapy
A space for you, created with you
A space for you, created with you
Welcome.
Humankinds Therapy was founded with the belief that we all deserve a safe haven — a place to feel, to reflect, and to grow amongst life’s twists and turns.
In a world full of chaos, we all need consistent and connected spaces to take refuge — spaces where we can clear our minds, tell the truth of our experience, and be valued for the totality of who we are; where we are supported in honoring our past while building towards the future.
If you’ve been feeling heavy, adrift, or alone, this is a place to land. I invite you to come just as you are.
Genevieve Green, MSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
* Overthinking * Catastrophizing Thoughts * Perfectionism * Panic Attacks * Obsessions * Overcontrolling * Compulsive Behavior
Trauma
* Developmental Trauma * Childhood Abuse * Sexual Assault * Domestic Violence * Military Service * First Responders * PTSD * Religious Trauma
Self-Esteem
* Shame * Self-Doubt * Identity Exploration * Self-Punishment * Self-Confidence * Role Transitions * Self-Trust * Guilt * Self-Hatred
The Philosophy
The Human Condition
We all know the phrase “the human condition”—that universal experience of struggle throughout our lives. It may take the form of loneliness, grief, anxiety, or one of the many other feeling states. Yet even knowing that this suffering is universal amongst us humans, we so often find ourselves feeling alone, different, or alienated in our pain. Why does the one thing we all share so often separate us or compel us to hide from one another?
The short answer is that as social beings, we depend on relationships for our survival. What if our sadness, insecurity, or past experiences push others away? What if showing our true selves makes us unlovable or undesirable?
This is the trap of shame. In trying to protect ourselves from judgment, we turn inward and wrestle with the tough parts of who we are. I feel bad becomes I am bad. We abandon ourselves to avoid being abandoned by others and cut ourselves off from real depth in our relationships. We lose the very thing we need most.
“We conceal and camouflage our true being before others to foster a sense of safety, to protect ourselves against unwanted but expected criticism, hurt, or rejection. This protection is purchased at a steep price.“
Sidney M. Jourard, The Transparent Self
Authentic connection is what brings us true healing and belonging. When we sit beside another person and are really heard, our pain does not disappear, but it transforms. Through open exchanges, what once felt like my burden becomes our shared experience - we are reminded that we aren’t alone in this condition even though our stories may look strikingly different. We all know anxiety, regret, uncertainty, insecurity, guilt, anger, and longing. And just the same, we each carry the capacity to love, to laugh, to give and receive care, and to grow—even when those parts of us feel distant or forgotten.
The only way to truly know that you’re not in it alone is through taking the taking the risk of allowing yourself to be known. This process takes vulnerability, and vulnerability takes courage—especially if we’ve been hurt by others before. It’s okay to start small. If you think you might be ready to share what your version of this human condition has been like, I’d be honored to meet you there. Human to human.