Focus on personal insights, growth, self-understanding, connection, and meaning.
Focus on personal insights, growth, self-understanding, connection, and meaning.
I incorporate existential, philosophical, process oriented, culturally sensitive, trauma informed care.
✔ Identify the real force that is holding you back ✔ Elicit new perspectives on the problems that you are stuck on ✔Release whatever has been weighing on you to feel some much-needed relief ✔ Cultivate a stronger connection with self and other.
✔ Identify the real force that is holding you back ✔ Elicit new perspectives on the problems that you are stuck on ✔Release whatever has been weighing on you to feel some much-needed relief ✔ Cultivate a stronger connection with self and other.
I adapt the therapy to you rather than expecting you to adapt to the therapy. My therapy style is collaborative. I see myself as a fellow traveler walking alongside you, assisting you in discovering and developing your inner expertise and strengths.
In the first session, I focus on gathering information and building a rapport with the client, creating a comfortable environment. In subsequent sessions, I work with the client to determine the best treatment options based on their needs. I am flexible with fees and strive for accessibility. I use open-ended and direct questions, assign worksheets, and discuss relevant books to support their progress.
In the first session, I focus on gathering information and building a rapport with the client, creating a comfortable environment. In subsequent sessions, I work with the client to determine the best treatment options based on their needs. I am flexible with fees and strive for accessibility. I use open-ended and direct questions, assign worksheets, and discuss relevant books to support their progress.
I specialize in various types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psycho-Education, Solution-Focused-Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I incorporate art therapy for clients, especially teens and children, who find it easier to express themselves through art.
Let's collaboratively determine, clarify, and work towards YOUR values and goals for your life. You have the life experience and the knowledge about yourself and I want you to trust in yourself, as well as our therapeutic relationship.
Let's collaboratively determine, clarify, and work towards YOUR values and goals for your life. You have the life experience and the knowledge about yourself and I want you to trust in yourself, as well as our therapeutic relationship.
I encourage transparency, value-driven decision making, self-compassion, and making room for your thoughts and feelings. I will help you navigate mental health issues in a psychologically flexible way, which translates to richer life experience.
People who seek me out often wish to discuss: how they understand themselves and how people around them understand them; changes in their life or identity; struggles in relationships or communication; or difficulty finding and expressing their voice.
People who seek me out often wish to discuss: how they understand themselves and how people around them understand them; changes in their life or identity; struggles in relationships or communication; or difficulty finding and expressing their voice.
I take a flexible approach that centers your needs. Some sessions will focus on you expressing yourself and building insight. Others may focus on skill-building. I am collaborative, transparent, and work hard to destigmatize mental health and therapy