Co-create therapy, focused on strengths and survival within these systems, and assisting you to recognize your own resiliency.
Co-create therapy, focused on strengths and survival within these systems, and assisting you to recognize your own resiliency.
I approach therapy through a critical lens to identify all factors impacting our mental health, including the systems under which we are operating, and the detrimental impacts these can have based on multiple identities.
Uncover and explore the ways in which feelings, thoughts, behaviors, relationships and past experiences are affecting the present, while learning healthy, adaptive coping skills.
Uncover and explore the ways in which feelings, thoughts, behaviors, relationships and past experiences are affecting the present, while learning healthy, adaptive coping skills.
I work hard to create a safe space where authenticity, connection and self-discovery flourish. This empowers you to develop the insights and skills needed to make lasting, meaningful changes in your life.
work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.
work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.
My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!
We will explore the functions of beliefs and behaviors that are no longer serving you. We will release trauma, anxiety and feelings stored in your body so that you can have a fulfilling life.
We will explore the functions of beliefs and behaviors that are no longer serving you. We will release trauma, anxiety and feelings stored in your body so that you can have a fulfilling life.
I have spent the past 15 years working in intensive treatment settings (eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and related-disorders). I incorporate DBT, IFS-informed, polyvagal theory and psychodynamic approaches.
make changes (thoughts and behaviors) in life to reach your goals.
make changes (thoughts and behaviors) in life to reach your goals.
I believe we are all working on ourselves to be better. When we feel stuck, an objective outsider can provide the insight to help us move on. I focus on people's strengths and use them to make improvements.