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Jewel Anderson, Psychodynamic Therapy Overland Park, KS

DEPTH THERAPY

for those longing to reclaim their aliveness

Kansas

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i see you…

I see how you over-function to feel worthy, yet it never feels enough.

How you carry so many responsibilities, making it all look effortless, even when it’s anything but.  Life moves at such a rapid pace that it swallows you whole. When you finally get a moment to yourself you scroll IG to “rest,” yet it only leaves you aching for more. You catch glimmers of what you desire, yet the moment someone needs you the spark fades as quickly as it came.

You present one way to the world, yet you’re dying inside. You ironically sing along to Taylor Swift’s I Can Do It With A Broken Heart because you too know how to forge ahead regardless of how you feel. The beautiful revolting part of you is screaming “F*ck the Patriarchy,” yet you continue to feel trapped by its oppressive web. 

You feel like you have to hide. You hide your big feelings, your deep thoughts, and your authentic self out of fear. “What would people really think if I showed these parts of me to the world?” So you run faster and harder and hope that you can “do better and do more” to feel OK. Yet, it’s not working. You’re left feeling lonely, disconnected, and lost.

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Hi, I’m Jewel

let me tell you something…

You were never meant to earn love by giving your whole self away.

You are not valuable because you hold it all together. You are valuable just as you are.

Let this be a space where you can set things down. Where you don’t need to be “on.” Here you can be soft, unsure, messy — and entirely worthy of love, care, and rest.

Let the world wobble. Let the plates fall.
Let your hands be empty for a moment.

I will hold space for the version of you that no one else sees — the one beneath the doing. I will honor you in your strength and in your vulnerabilities.

You deserve peace. You deserve to breathe.
And most of all — you deserve to feel free.

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  • “Working with Jewel has truly changed my life."

    “I came to her office filled with anxiety after experiencing religious trauma. She made me feel safe, and I felt comfortable sharing what I was thinking and feeling without fear of judgement. She was very patient and gently guided me as I made sense of my emotions. It has been over a year since I was an active client, but I often think back to my sessions with gratitude for the healing I experienced, my relationship with Jewel, and for the tools that I still use as I continue to grow.”

  • "I was able to heal the past, and participate more fully in my life."

    “Jewel’s consistent weekly sessions really created a shift for me. She always provided a safe space to explore and a soft place to land when dealing with painful situations. She has such a warm and full presence, and I appreciated the way humor and laughter emerged through our work together.  I was able to heal and integrate past experiences to allow for more full participation in my own life and relationships. This was truly a meaningful investment that improved my quality of life in many ways.”

  • “Jewel helped me advocate for myself and find my own voice.”

    “I was feeling anxiousness about aging, starting a new phase of life, and relationship struggles.  My sleep was disrupted, and I felt depressed a lot of the time. Jewel provided a safe space for me to share and tell my stories, worries and concerns. She listens with compassion and no judgement.  She reflects, and then offers empathy and feedback that helps me to see things in new ways.  I had several ‘Aha’ moments during our sessions. She’s exactly what I hoped to find in a counselor.”

  • "Quite literally life-changing for me and my relationships."

    “Before I met Jewel, I dealt with anxiety, depression, and feeling ‘stuck’ with my family of origin and marriage. I was deeply attached to my emotions, and highly sensitive to triggering situations. Jewel has helped me untangle and understand these complex emotions. She has assisted me in processing trauma, making my daily life feel much lighter and more manageable. She empathetically holds space for my pain and assists me in processing it. I couldn't be more grateful for all she has done for me!”

  • "Jewel has helped me create the life I have dreamed of living." 

    “ I have been a client of Jewel's for nearly 2 years, and am beyond appreciative of our relationship and her guidance through my mental health challenges. She has been there every step of the way as I explore my thoughts, feelings and behaviors coping with past trauma and grief. She keeps me focused to explore deeper in session and gives me tools to discuss and understand myself and experiences on a deeper level. Jewel has helped me create more of the life I have dreamed of living.”

as a depth therapist, i believe…

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To do Depth Work is to Surrender to the Mystery

Depth Therapy goes beyond behaviors and intellect into the rich realm of the unconscious, where our long-lost truths and treasures lie. As such this work is abstract, nonlinear, and can go places neither of us could have expected. This process asks that we slow down and make space for the unknown to arise. Through deep and long-term work, we can create deep and long-term change.

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Much of Therapy
is Grief Work

Grief comes in many forms, including the loss of things we never had. As children it’s vital we get certain needs met to grow a secure foundation. While no one gets all of their needs met, some of us are left with a deeper deprivation leaving us with a painful collection of unmet needs and longings that live in our unconscious. Grief hurts. It’s painful to experience, therefore our mind finds creative ways to protect itself from feeling the pain. However, even in our efforts to protect ourselves we can end up in stuck maladaptive patterns. Getting unstuck requires that we feel that grief. It can be scary and vulnerable to ‘go there’, yet I’m here to hold you through it, so that you can enjoy more agency and freedom on the other side.

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Our Body Remembers

“Everything we do not consciously know is relived” (Galit Atlas). Our bodies often reveal what we've pushed into the recesses of our minds, so we must not only find words for our stories, but we must also listen to the language of our bodies. By bringing unconscious body memories into consciousness, we can free ourselves from reliving the past.

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Real Change happens in Real Relationship

Relationships are the catalyst for both pain and healing, which is why we’re not meant to do this work alone. While self-help books and podcasts can be helpful, real change can only happen in the safety of a real relationship, one where we feel fully embraced for who we truly are. I hope to be that person for you, so that you can find the courage to change your life.

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