I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I have a down-to-earth style that is balanced by an ability to be direct when needed. Sometimes, people need more than reassurance and support in therapy. Sometimes they need someone to tell what they need to hear, even when it's tough.
We will take this mental health journey together. Whatever brings you to therapy is what matters along with having a safe space to share.
We will take this mental health journey together. Whatever brings you to therapy is what matters along with having a safe space to share.
My approach is based off being person centered. If someone has been to therapy before and knows what works then we start from there. If this is someone's first experience then we find what makes them comfortable.
use cutting-edge science and complementary healing interventions that empower you to genuinely love yourself & your life, transform grief & challenging experiences into meaningful growth opportunities, laugh, and live with greater ease & fulfillment.
use cutting-edge science and complementary healing interventions that empower you to genuinely love yourself & your life, transform grief & challenging experiences into meaningful growth opportunities, laugh, and live with greater ease & fulfillment.
I tailor each session to your needs and personal style. I'll listen, help you gain clarity on what you want/need/feel, share suggestions/tools/skills, challenge you to make desired changes, remind you of your value, and companion you on your journey.
We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.
We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.
I personalize my integrative approach, using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process as my primary approaches. I respect and incorporate many intersections of clients' identities and strengths.
We will examine experientially the emotionally meaningful story of your life.
We will examine experientially the emotionally meaningful story of your life.
I join with the client to see what obstacles (e,g, defense mechanisms) are keeping the person back, in a position of suffering or otherwise not-free and clear to choose the most fulfilling path in life.