focus on building your self-confidence, exploring strategies to manage anxious thoughts, and developing healthier ways to set boundaries and communicate effectively.
focus on building your self-confidence, exploring strategies to manage anxious thoughts, and developing healthier ways to set boundaries and communicate effectively.
I believe in a person centered approach - utilizing my education to build upon your skills. My work is drawn from CBT, DBT, EFFT and others, to best fit you and your goals. Together, we'll find what works.
You will decide the direction that we take in therapy. Through this process I will offer both support and challenge as need be, but never cast judgement upon you. You are the expert in you own life, and my role is to help you find your own answers.
You will decide the direction that we take in therapy. Through this process I will offer both support and challenge as need be, but never cast judgement upon you. You are the expert in you own life, and my role is to help you find your own answers.
I will treat you with genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I am trained to view my clients not only as individuals but as part of the many systems that make up society.
Collaborate to 1) uncover root causes for present feelings and behaviors and 2) develop strategies and tools to reduce unwanted feelings or behaviors and 3) build confidence, a sense of agency, and greater understanding of self and others.
Collaborate to 1) uncover root causes for present feelings and behaviors and 2) develop strategies and tools to reduce unwanted feelings or behaviors and 3) build confidence, a sense of agency, and greater understanding of self and others.
I draw on multiple theories (attachment, person centered, CBT, motivational interviewing, family systems, narrative) to reflect how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviors. I help remove shame/guilt through education and reframing.
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.
Work to understand your needs, increase your self-compassion, and build your ability to cope with life's challenges. Let's work together to get you unstuck and moving forward toward the life you want.
Work to understand your needs, increase your self-compassion, and build your ability to cope with life's challenges. Let's work together to get you unstuck and moving forward toward the life you want.
I focus on helping people who feel stuck, not good enough, or anxious shift their lives to make positive changes. I believe people inherently have the potential for growth and healing. Our time together will explore the source of the challenges.