Identify the thing you're really feeling underneath the surface reaction, how your unmet childhood needs manifest in your present day life and key relationships. Heal the wounded parts and replace the strategies that no longer serve you.
Identify the thing you're really feeling underneath the surface reaction, how your unmet childhood needs manifest in your present day life and key relationships. Heal the wounded parts and replace the strategies that no longer serve you.
It's like an experience elevator. We start with the relationship context of your thoughts, then explore feelings connected to those thoughts, physical sensations you notice, the more vulnerable emotions and we finally get to the unmet needs.
I can relate to your feelings of confusion, anxiety, fear and weariness. You can expect from me a nonjudgmental relationship allowing for a catalyst towards awareness and self-discovery where “unlearning” and healing can occur.
I can relate to your feelings of confusion, anxiety, fear and weariness. You can expect from me a nonjudgmental relationship allowing for a catalyst towards awareness and self-discovery where “unlearning” and healing can occur.
I’m psychodynamically inclined with cognitive-behavioral applications. I believe You are the expert and support your journey to unravel unconscious beliefs and adaptive behaviors that create conflicting forces between security and growth.
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.
get curious about your story and what drives you, observing and rewriting the narratives of the vastness of your lived experience, gradually learning to hold the wounds, and leaving lots of room for play.
get curious about your story and what drives you, observing and rewriting the narratives of the vastness of your lived experience, gradually learning to hold the wounds, and leaving lots of room for play.
I like to work relationally and narratively, bringing in a creative, conversational and strengths-based lens. I specialize in working on identity formation, values and self-esteem, especially around ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation.
learn to help you Identify thoughts and feelings, process, laugh, cry, and smile. We will develop a connection where you feel safe to being your true self.. We will work together to develop tools and coping mechanisms that will help you feel better.
learn to help you Identify thoughts and feelings, process, laugh, cry, and smile. We will develop a connection where you feel safe to being your true self.. We will work together to develop tools and coping mechanisms that will help you feel better.
I utilize a client-centered approach in each session as a way of establishing rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I tailor my sessions to what works for you best, so we can move through each session together at your own pace.