address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.
address the unique challenges faced by gay men, such as reconciling your identity and lived experiences. We also will focus on any relevant emotional and interpersonal challenges you might experience.
I like to support my patients where they are at presently, but also help prepare them for forward momentum. At times I may stir the pot and "call folks" out as necessary, while also validating their experiences for what they are worth.
I emphasize self-compassion. I focus on challenging unhelpful thoughts, learning to experience and process your emotions in a healthy way, and building meaningful connections. You will also learn concrete skills on how to cope with your emotions.
I emphasize self-compassion. I focus on challenging unhelpful thoughts, learning to experience and process your emotions in a healthy way, and building meaningful connections. You will also learn concrete skills on how to cope with your emotions.
I use a variety of approaches that have research supported effectiveness. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based interventions and therapies that help you learn skills to achieve your goals and feel mentally and emotionally healthier
address unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have contributed to unhelpful behaviors and uncomfortable emotions. We will also carve out some space to develop comfort around discomfort as sometimes, not everything can be directly controlled.
address unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have contributed to unhelpful behaviors and uncomfortable emotions. We will also carve out some space to develop comfort around discomfort as sometimes, not everything can be directly controlled.
I utilize an integrative approach, meaning, I enjoy applying aspects of both CBT and ACT to help people live a life that's more aligned with their values and passions. In essence, we will balance modifications with being less consumed and controlling
work to understand the complexities of your problems followed by implementation of practical solutions and skills, all couched in a collaborative and nurturing environment. We'll be a team and I'll work hard to help you.
work to understand the complexities of your problems followed by implementation of practical solutions and skills, all couched in a collaborative and nurturing environment. We'll be a team and I'll work hard to help you.
I believe it's important to balance empathy with a focus on helping you create meaningful changes using concrete techniques that are shown effective through research. My goal is to teach you how to be your own psychologist (so-to-speak).
Learn to listen to your innermost feelings so that they can guide you in living a fulfilling and harmonious life and lead to greater emotional intimacy with your partner.
Learn to listen to your innermost feelings so that they can guide you in living a fulfilling and harmonious life and lead to greater emotional intimacy with your partner.
I flexibly integrate both skill building (with acceptance and commitment therapy) and deeper work (with internal family systems and emotionally focused therapy) to assist you in bettering yourself and your relationships.