Together, we will do "the work." This might include building new skills that manage distress outside of the session. Target problematic styles of thinking and understand the root of it. Or aiming to resolve said root and promote a healthy life.
Together, we will do "the work." This might include building new skills that manage distress outside of the session. Target problematic styles of thinking and understand the root of it. Or aiming to resolve said root and promote a healthy life.
I do not strictly work within one theoretical framework; My approach is very pragmatic. I won’t just sit and listen. I understand the terrain of the mind and how to help it change. As your guide, we will create a plan unique to your needs.
break the chains of trauma, create self-compassion, engage in healthy relationships, and interact with the world around you that is reflective of your goals and values. We will heal traumatic wounds so you can live your best life now.
break the chains of trauma, create self-compassion, engage in healthy relationships, and interact with the world around you that is reflective of your goals and values. We will heal traumatic wounds so you can live your best life now.
I am a trauma therapist, so I approach all therapy with that lens, whether in individual or couples therapy. I use IFS, EMDR, and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFS Couples Therapy) to help you to heal and to create a life worth living.
We will then restructure your bond by uncovering your deeper unmet needs and creating a safe haven in which you two can accept the tender and vulnerable places within each other. With a closer, more satisfying bond, you will have positive patterns.
We will then restructure your bond by uncovering your deeper unmet needs and creating a safe haven in which you two can accept the tender and vulnerable places within each other. With a closer, more satisfying bond, you will have positive patterns.
When communication with your significant other ends in frustration and the closeness that you long for seems elusive, I can help. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we will understand the negative relational pattern in which you’re caught.
identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems
identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems
authentic, no-nonsense, and straightforward, with equal measures of compassion and humor, to focus on your presenting concerns. We'll highlight your current assets and strengths, while building new skills, tools, and resources to tackle any situation
explore what it means to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. We will work on processing topics that have become heavy and practice coping skills to prevent future events from becoming burdensome. Our goal is healing and peace.
explore what it means to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. We will work on processing topics that have become heavy and practice coping skills to prevent future events from becoming burdensome. Our goal is healing and peace.
I tailor approaches based on what my client and I believe they will benefit most from. Sometimes we may focus on maladaptive beliefs, while other times we may explore experiences that have been joyous.