figure out what matters most to you; identify what's in your way, and what's under your influence; and use cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness skills to build a meaningful life - while managing the pain and difficulty that comes with that.
figure out what matters most to you; identify what's in your way, and what's under your influence; and use cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness skills to build a meaningful life - while managing the pain and difficulty that comes with that.
I think of mental health problems as natural: they arise when the mind's default settings aren't a good fit for your situation. So our approach is functional and skills-based: learning new mental habits so you can steer more effectively.
give anxiety, OCD, & perfectionism the slip, accept the present moment, fight depressive self-talk, name & validate feelings & experiences, listen reflectively, connect w/ others. We can explore faith, & other work too. Bring your goals & I'll guide!
give anxiety, OCD, & perfectionism the slip, accept the present moment, fight depressive self-talk, name & validate feelings & experiences, listen reflectively, connect w/ others. We can explore faith, & other work too. Bring your goals & I'll guide!
I bring Cog-B & mindfulness skills together in our work, untangling the stuck-thoughts, behaviors, & feelings along with acceptance of the present moment. OCD work is ERP exposure/response prevention together at your pace, never forced.
Explore how past experiences shape your present, work on healing old wounds, improve relationship skills, and empower you to shed unhelpful patterns, helping you create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Explore how past experiences shape your present, work on healing old wounds, improve relationship skills, and empower you to shed unhelpful patterns, helping you create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. I help you understand old coping mechanisms and discover healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, empowering you to create lasting change.
My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.
My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.
We will begin by building a solid foundation of trust and safety. From there, we will collaboratively set therapy goals which will guide the interventions and approaches utilized. I utilize an integrative and flexible approach to therapy.
help you find new ways to relate to the world and to enable you to embrace your experiences more fully and bravely. We will explore the experiences that have made you who you are, both the good and the difficult, and work toward who you want to be.
help you find new ways to relate to the world and to enable you to embrace your experiences more fully and bravely. We will explore the experiences that have made you who you are, both the good and the difficult, and work toward who you want to be.
I practice from an ACT perspective to help clients connect with their emotions, learn to cope with life's difficulties, and lead value-driven lives. I am a strong believer of 'Health at Every Size' in my work with disordered eating and body image.