As a PhD, I aim to collaborate with you to build support, foster healthy independence, and develop self-compassion. We'll clarify your values and set goals to improve coping and self-concept. I view you as the expert on yourself.
As a PhD, I aim to collaborate with you to build support, foster healthy independence, and develop self-compassion. We'll clarify your values and set goals to improve coping and self-concept. I view you as the expert on yourself.
Working from a person-centered foundation, I use an approach that integrates a variety of different types of therapy according to what is the best fit for the client.
Regardless of the specific issue at hand, I firmly believe that effective therapy begins with a foundation of trust and respect. I also places a strong emphasis on action-oriented therapy, actively involving clients in the therapeutic process.
Regardless of the specific issue at hand, I firmly believe that effective therapy begins with a foundation of trust and respect. I also places a strong emphasis on action-oriented therapy, actively involving clients in the therapeutic process.
I strive to create a nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner landscapes, cultivate resilience, and embrace the possibilities of life.
Some themes include-but are not limited to grief and loss, transitions, guilt, boundaries, communication, self-compassion, identifying feelings & patterns, practicing assertive communication and reframing thoughts.
Some themes include-but are not limited to grief and loss, transitions, guilt, boundaries, communication, self-compassion, identifying feelings & patterns, practicing assertive communication and reframing thoughts.
I use evidence-based practices and will create a concrete plan & work through it together to help you find relief. I will help you navigate difficult things, teach you to work through them and will support you through it all.
explore how your chronic illness, grief and loss, and/or trauma are impacting your world. I'll provide psychoeducation where appropriate and help you find parts of yourself that have been hidden away.
explore how your chronic illness, grief and loss, and/or trauma are impacting your world. I'll provide psychoeducation where appropriate and help you find parts of yourself that have been hidden away.
While I utilize a variety of therapy techniques, I believe the key to a successful therapeutic experience lies within the relationship between you and me. I tailor my approach to your needs and goals. I highly value feedback and collaboration.
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.