build an understanding of old patterns and collaborate on sustainable changes to experiment with. We can explore the discomfort and mindsets that keep people stuck, as well as cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and motivating self talk.
build an understanding of old patterns and collaborate on sustainable changes to experiment with. We can explore the discomfort and mindsets that keep people stuck, as well as cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and motivating self talk.
We can do formal skills, but I take a more casual approach because research shows the relationship between us and what you already have to bring to the table is the most important. Mindset is key and we can discuss how yours is working for you.
. . . help you (a) make sense of how you experience yourself and others across your most important relationships, and how to make this work better for your mental health; (b) make your thinking/behaviors fall in line with your goals/values.
. . . help you (a) make sense of how you experience yourself and others across your most important relationships, and how to make this work better for your mental health; (b) make your thinking/behaviors fall in line with your goals/values.
. . . I use an integrated mix of evidence-based cognitive-behavioral interventions in context of an object relations-oriented conceptualization of relationships and personality. I am specifically trained in transference-focused psychotherapy.
Together we will explore how your trauma history is impacting your life today. Are you struggling with trust, balancing your emotions, or creating close relationships with others? We can break it down and find ways to improve your quality of life.
Together we will explore how your trauma history is impacting your life today. Are you struggling with trust, balancing your emotions, or creating close relationships with others? We can break it down and find ways to improve your quality of life.
My approach is direct in the sense that we are here to heal, and that is going to require a safe space without judgement to talk about hard things. We will set realistic goals to overcome the challenges that have brought you to therapy.
explore how your behaviors and emotions are adaptive responses to stress. We may look at how to set healthier boundaries, improve your self-worth, and learn to trust your intuition. We will explore new coping skills and healthier thought patterns.
explore how your behaviors and emotions are adaptive responses to stress. We may look at how to set healthier boundaries, improve your self-worth, and learn to trust your intuition. We will explore new coping skills and healthier thought patterns.
I take a nonpathological approach that focuses on learning to recalibrate your nervous system, beliefs systems, and create lasting emotional and behavioral change.
Are you needing support with navigating and healing from attachment and relational trauma, struggling with family of origin issues and family estrangement, or in the process of exploring your sexuality, identity, queerness or ethical non-monogamy?
Are you needing support with navigating and healing from attachment and relational trauma, struggling with family of origin issues and family estrangement, or in the process of exploring your sexuality, identity, queerness or ethical non-monogamy?
I will help you develop insight, notice the impacts of attachment styles, patterns, and relationship dynamics. My approach is also experiential, or more "somatic" oriented, and focuses on how experiences are stored in the body. I am also EMDR trained