Therapy is a collaborative journey and I value your input. I will provide a supportive non-judgmental space for you to share your experiences, explore your goals and work towards lasting positive change at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Therapy is a collaborative journey and I value your input. I will provide a supportive non-judgmental space for you to share your experiences, explore your goals and work towards lasting positive change at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
My theoretical orientation and approach is strongly rooted in understanding the impact of childhood on adult personality and mental health. I am passionate about exploring the innate drives that motivate behavior.
Therapy can be uncomfortable at times, but through discomfort there can be change, acceptance, and happiness. Together, we will create goals that fit your needs that will increase your contentment within your daily life.
Therapy can be uncomfortable at times, but through discomfort there can be change, acceptance, and happiness. Together, we will create goals that fit your needs that will increase your contentment within your daily life.
My goal is to support your journey. I take a combined approach to therapy using aspects from CBT, ACT, and DBT. I am a relational therapist, meaning that I value your feedback and want to work with you to achieve your goals.
Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.
Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.
It is my responsibility to pay attention to the big picture- noting common themes that come up. Often concerns that we have present differently across different domains (work, home, etc.) but the emotional underpinnings and impact can be similar.
gain insight into the patterns keeping you stuck and learn the skills you need to take control of your life again. We'll safely confront the parts of you that are holding you back and nurture the parts you want to bring into your present and beyond.
gain insight into the patterns keeping you stuck and learn the skills you need to take control of your life again. We'll safely confront the parts of you that are holding you back and nurture the parts you want to bring into your present and beyond.
my approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices, while practicing through a justice-oriented, culturally-humble lens. I approach the therapeutic relationship with openness, compassion, and collaboration. Your goals are my goals.
Explore what is or isn't working for you with compassion and non-judgment, identify coping skills for unhelpful thoughts and feelings, and use your values to make decisions that allow you to grow into the person or partner you want to be!
Explore what is or isn't working for you with compassion and non-judgment, identify coping skills for unhelpful thoughts and feelings, and use your values to make decisions that allow you to grow into the person or partner you want to be!
I see the therapy process as a collaboration--we are working together to build something that works for you!