We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.
We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.
I often use more skills-based therapies as we begin work together to decrease the frequency and intensity of your symptoms. After you feel more stable, we use more insight-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies to create lasting change.
When we work together, we'll talk about how your specific needs came about and how you're impacted by them. We'll also explore different ways to cope with your emotions and how to build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.
When we work together, we'll talk about how your specific needs came about and how you're impacted by them. We'll also explore different ways to cope with your emotions and how to build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.
To you can better understand your plan for growth and needs, I use CBT, relaxation strategies, and a non-judgmental person-centered approach. You will find useful strategies through reflective questions to help you make positive, long-term changes.
You will be able to talk about whatever is on your mind and what may be some of the hardest things to say to anyone. Everyone's story unfolds at their own pace. This is your time, your work. Together we will devise a plan to address your issues.
You will be able to talk about whatever is on your mind and what may be some of the hardest things to say to anyone. Everyone's story unfolds at their own pace. This is your time, your work. Together we will devise a plan to address your issues.
As a professional with almost 30 years in the field, I use evidenced-based treatments that produce results. You will be able to share what is weighing on you, challenging you in a non-judgmental, compassionate environment. Your healing is my focus!
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.
Through our work together, I will help you to uncover positive coping skills to manage life's challenges including boundary setting, healthy communication strategies, management of emotional distress and reducing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Through our work together, I will help you to uncover positive coping skills to manage life's challenges including boundary setting, healthy communication strategies, management of emotional distress and reducing unhelpful thinking patterns.
I am experienced in helping clients to identify, understand and cope with thoughts and feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy. I also employ techniques to assist clients in reducing avoidant responses to stressors and to practice self-compassion.