(July 22, 2021, 12:15 pm)
Over the past ten years or so, I’ve worked with a few different therapists to varying degrees of success. Often these relationships felt forced or awkward and left me with a sense of frustration or dissatisfaction. At times therapy felt performative or artificial—like I was trying to say the “right” things to give myself or my therapist the idea that we were progressing, so things wouldn’t feel so… FLAT. My experiences made me the person who would constantly encourage others to go to therapy but felt hesitant and skeptical when it came to doing the work myself.
Then came 2020. No need for explaining anything here. I needed a professional to talk to. Thankfully I found Dr. Womack. I had the pleasure of working with her during the latter weeks of quarantine, and I couldn’t have been more satisfied with my experience. Almost instantly, I felt comfortable with being vulnerable and authentic. I didn’t feel as though I was performing or working to keep the conversation going.
While maintaining a professional demeanor, I felt a connection with Dr. Womack that allowed me to uncover habits and tendencies I was blind to, causing me to spiral into crushing levels of shame and anxiety. Our sessions were relaxed and enjoyable. I laughed a ton (she’s hilarious) and cried a lot, too. I cannot recommend Dr. Womack enough. She is brilliant, empathetic, kind, and she won’t be phony with you. Her work and our relationship dramatically improved my life, and I couldn’t be more thankful.