Through the process of therapy, we will work together to help you increase awareness of your own emotions and help you learn safe and effective ways to express your thoughts., navigate transitions and become the best version of yourself.
Through the process of therapy, we will work together to help you increase awareness of your own emotions and help you learn safe and effective ways to express your thoughts., navigate transitions and become the best version of yourself.
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen."-Brene Brown. Starting therapy can feel intimidating for some people. That's why I work to create a safe space where you and I can explore concerns collaboratively and move forward.
We will discuss everything and anything that you feel comfortable bringing into our session. The focus will be on past behaviors and patterns that have kept you from reaching happiness and satisfaction in your life. Together we will work on tools.
We will discuss everything and anything that you feel comfortable bringing into our session. The focus will be on past behaviors and patterns that have kept you from reaching happiness and satisfaction in your life. Together we will work on tools.
I'm supportive and non-judgmental. I like to be straightforward in a way that will foster growth and healthy ways of being in the world. Therapy is about shifting those thoughts and behaviors that have kept you from being healthier.
Focus on YOUR goals. Sometimes that means less of something (anxiety, sadness, anger, confusion, frustration, toxic relationships), and sometimes more (clarity, self-acceptance, confidence, boundaries, support, strength, communication).
Focus on YOUR goals. Sometimes that means less of something (anxiety, sadness, anger, confusion, frustration, toxic relationships), and sometimes more (clarity, self-acceptance, confidence, boundaries, support, strength, communication).
My approach to working with you will be unique to your needs and goals and to who you are as a person. My focus is on cultivating mental health, not treating mental illness.
Together, we will figure out what works best for you. Counseling is learning what you need and helping you get there. But, most importantly, it is about YOU.
Together, we will figure out what works best for you. Counseling is learning what you need and helping you get there. But, most importantly, it is about YOU.
I do not use one approach for everyone. I see what my clients are needing and try to use the best approach for them. Typically, that means working on the present, while exploring the past.
explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.
explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.
Through gentle exploration and skill building, you will be guided to a place of understanding, acceptance, and compassion for where you are in your journey and how you got here. I like to use CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions.