collaborate on the unique course of your therapy. We may explore your history or current challenges, work with your dreams, process anxiety or trauma, re-imagine your story arc, or examine relational patterns as they unfold between us.
collaborate on the unique course of your therapy. We may explore your history or current challenges, work with your dreams, process anxiety or trauma, re-imagine your story arc, or examine relational patterns as they unfold between us.
I respect the power of the unconscious and aim to support your process of becoming your fullest self. Whatever challenge brings you to therapy, my approach is not to "make it go away," but to invite it into dialogue.
discuss what patterns in your life and relationships aren't working anymore, with the goal of creating change that results in deeper connection - both with yourself and others.
discuss what patterns in your life and relationships aren't working anymore, with the goal of creating change that results in deeper connection - both with yourself and others.
The foundation of my approach is based in relational attachment -- meaning I believe your context and past relationships play a significant role in your present experience. I am very collaborative and welcome feedback from all my clients.
Together we will explore the emotions you are experiencing and try to figure out the core of where these feelings derive from. Through this experience we will work together to find coping skills that can align with your life during times of stress.
Together we will explore the emotions you are experiencing and try to figure out the core of where these feelings derive from. Through this experience we will work together to find coping skills that can align with your life during times of stress.
I will not pretend to be an expert on your life because the only person who truly knows your story is YOU. I aim to provide a space where problem-solving, strengths, and motivations can be explored together.
I approach therapy through a systemic lens: I believe our history, culture, community, and relationships are integral parts of understanding current experience. In broadening the scope to view these systems we also deepen our understanding of self.
I approach therapy through a systemic lens: I believe our history, culture, community, and relationships are integral parts of understanding current experience. In broadening the scope to view these systems we also deepen our understanding of self.
I walk the road of healing with clients, giving them the tools and confidence to choose their preferred paths. I believe strongly in a client-centered approach that honors client agency in choosing therapeutic goals and outcomes.
be able to explore difficult emotions and ways to manage them, in addition to getting to the root of issues that may be coming up. We will also find ways to improve overall communication in your relationships.
be able to explore difficult emotions and ways to manage them, in addition to getting to the root of issues that may be coming up. We will also find ways to improve overall communication in your relationships.
you will be able to work through your feelings and struggles without judgment and be accepted regardless of what you’re going through. I approach couples therapy with philosophies from the Gottman Method, Terry Real, Esther Perel, and Tammy Nelson.