work to understand where you have been and where you want to go. I find that when we are able to share and examine our stories with compassion, we are better able to move forward with intention.
work to understand where you have been and where you want to go. I find that when we are able to share and examine our stories with compassion, we are better able to move forward with intention.
I am a brain/body wise therapist working from a background in human development. I work with individuals from all phases of life with the understanding of how the mind, body and our relationships work together to shape and influence our experiences.
Whether you’re struggling with domestic violence, addiction, or anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.
Whether you’re struggling with domestic violence, addiction, or anxiety, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey.
My view of the function of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase their level of self-understanding and self-awareness.
...look at what brings you to therapy, how you'll know when you've achieved those goals; your values and priorities, and what we can do to help you get the most out of life.
...look at what brings you to therapy, how you'll know when you've achieved those goals; your values and priorities, and what we can do to help you get the most out of life.
...that I draw from psychodynamic, existential, narrative, strength-based and cognitive-behavioral approaches while using imagery, metaphor, humor, and authentic interactions to help you understand important concepts and tools.
When working together, we will set personal therapeutic goals, work towards decreasing unwanted symptoms and challenge you to explore your true sense of self. I'll be here to sit with you in very difficult times & also to celebrate your success.
When working together, we will set personal therapeutic goals, work towards decreasing unwanted symptoms and challenge you to explore your true sense of self. I'll be here to sit with you in very difficult times & also to celebrate your success.
Although I am well-versed in CBT, mindfulness and trauma therapy, I tend to often approach therapy from a humanistic lens - Where I accept individuals without judgement, honor their experiences and assist them in reaching their full potential.
Learn about the brain, human behavior, your specific behaviors, your relationships, your self-care, and your strengths! We need to learn about the good to work with the "bad". Understanding your mind can help you work with it more reliably.
Learn about the brain, human behavior, your specific behaviors, your relationships, your self-care, and your strengths! We need to learn about the good to work with the "bad". Understanding your mind can help you work with it more reliably.
I draw upon my experience and education as a therapist and my study of Buddhist philosophy and Ayurveda; including 6 years living in a Buddhist gompa. I strive to inform, empower, and build self-acceptance that leads to positive growth.