Sort through the things that are difficult and create new ways to react to and cope with life's stressors. We will practice grounding & relaxation activities that will help you feel more balanced and in control.
Sort through the things that are difficult and create new ways to react to and cope with life's stressors. We will practice grounding & relaxation activities that will help you feel more balanced and in control.
I am trained in several approaches that can help create better awareness and understanding about your moods, behaviors and feelings. I will help you identify and use your positive attributes and strengths to help you achieve your goals.
figure out how to do this thing called life and laugh quite a bit along the way. We will explore feelings, problem solve difficulties, increase comfort-level with emotion, process painful memories, & deepen compassion for self and others.
figure out how to do this thing called life and laugh quite a bit along the way. We will explore feelings, problem solve difficulties, increase comfort-level with emotion, process painful memories, & deepen compassion for self and others.
The relationship between therapist & client is a key ingredient for positive & lasting change. I incorporate both action-oriented strategies & supportive, exploratory approaches to help you improve relationships & strengthen emotional wellbeing.
Together we will get to the root of your troubles, understanding and healing the source of those troubles so that the symptoms are relieved and the old coping mechanisms that can be draining and problematic are no longer needed.
Together we will get to the root of your troubles, understanding and healing the source of those troubles so that the symptoms are relieved and the old coping mechanisms that can be draining and problematic are no longer needed.
My approach is integrative & holistic. I've trained in many approaches to talk therapy as well as EMDR, and when useful, I draw upon mindfulness tools developed from decades studying & teaching yoga & meditation. I'm also a trained divorce mediator.
try on different ways of seeing things, using the unique perspective you bring to the world. I'll mostly let you talk at first, with a few questions, comments, and maybe even a laugh thrown into the mix. When you're comfortable, I'll speak up more :)
try on different ways of seeing things, using the unique perspective you bring to the world. I'll mostly let you talk at first, with a few questions, comments, and maybe even a laugh thrown into the mix. When you're comfortable, I'll speak up more :)
As we get to know each other, we'll survey all the corners of your life and find out what has shaped your life so far, what makes you unique, and what you find meaningful/stressful (they're often 2 sides of the same coin).
Explore thoughts and experiences behind important feelings as well as effective and lasting strategies that will help better manage worries and moods. We will regularly assess symptoms to assure that our work is making a positive difference.
Explore thoughts and experiences behind important feelings as well as effective and lasting strategies that will help better manage worries and moods. We will regularly assess symptoms to assure that our work is making a positive difference.
I primarily use behavioral and cognitive methods that have clear scientific support for their effectiveness and efficiency. My methods are active, directive, and educative; I aim at solving the problems that the client faces here and now.