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.
We will talk about the major pivot points in your life (including the one bringing you to therapy) and how these experiences have shaped your story, added branches to your life. We'll discuss your relationships, your hopes, and your fears.
We will talk about the major pivot points in your life (including the one bringing you to therapy) and how these experiences have shaped your story, added branches to your life. We'll discuss your relationships, your hopes, and your fears.
I put you in the driver's seat, rather your goals and values are forefront in our work together. I guide you on how to trust yourself and set your own path so you feel empowered and aligned inside and outside of therapy sessions.
We’ll explore why you feel stuck and learn ways to quiet your inner critic, increase self-esteem and confidence, respond to stress in ways that you feel good about, set boundaries to improve your relationships, and start living the life you want.
We’ll explore why you feel stuck and learn ways to quiet your inner critic, increase self-esteem and confidence, respond to stress in ways that you feel good about, set boundaries to improve your relationships, and start living the life you want.
Therapy with me is nonjudgmental and genuine; crying, laughing, and swearing are all equally welcome in our therapy space. I also take an active approach to therapy. I’ll meet you where you're at AND push you to step outside your comfort zone.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, dealing with grief/loss, struggling in relationships or have found therapy unsuccessful in the past, contact me. I've seen my clients transform, even when things seem hopeless to them.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, dealing with grief/loss, struggling in relationships or have found therapy unsuccessful in the past, contact me. I've seen my clients transform, even when things seem hopeless to them.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), executive functioning coaching for ADHD, and mindfulness based approaches. Boundary work is another big portion of my practice.
work to better understand the nature of your difficulties and form a treatment aimed at both symptom relief and meaningful change in accordance with your values.
work to better understand the nature of your difficulties and form a treatment aimed at both symptom relief and meaningful change in accordance with your values.
that it is drive by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an active, directive, and problem-focused form of treatment rooted in psychological science. I also incorporate Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing into my treatment approach.