I believe my role as a therapist is to empower and support you in uncovering a more fulfilling and enriched version of your life. I work in a collaborative manner with my clients and believing in the therapeutic relationship to be a space of healing.
I believe my role as a therapist is to empower and support you in uncovering a more fulfilling and enriched version of your life. I work in a collaborative manner with my clients and believing in the therapeutic relationship to be a space of healing.
I have professional experience in the health care field, specifically working in oncology and hospice. I am Level 2 Gottman trained and am licensed in both Michigan and Illinois. I utilize different modalities to uniquely fit your needs and desires.
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.
Through the process of therapy, we will work together to help you increase awareness of your own emotions and help you learn safe and effective ways to express your thoughts., navigate transitions and become the best version of yourself.
Through the process of therapy, we will work together to help you increase awareness of your own emotions and help you learn safe and effective ways to express your thoughts., navigate transitions and become the best version of yourself.
Starting therapy can be a vulnerable and sometimes intimidating experience, which is why I work to create a safe space where you can work to explore your concerns and get "unstuck". I can help you find meaning and connection.
We will build rapport and relationship while focusing on your identified goals. I have the utmost respect for the client's time in therapy. I incorporate some somatic exercises to support our work.
We will build rapport and relationship while focusing on your identified goals. I have the utmost respect for the client's time in therapy. I incorporate some somatic exercises to support our work.
I incorporate several theoretical frameworks into my therapy practice, and am most drawn to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Somatic Therapy in the context of Attachment Theory and Respectful/Reciprocal Relationships.
look inward at your thoughts, feelings, identities, and values, while also exploring environmental factors, family of origin, and relational patterns to strengthen both your sense of self and your connections with others.
look inward at your thoughts, feelings, identities, and values, while also exploring environmental factors, family of origin, and relational patterns to strengthen both your sense of self and your connections with others.
I help my clients develop real strategies to cope with stress and mental health symptoms, while also going deeper to get to the root of the problem and create longterm change. I am guided by relational, psychodynamic, and depth-oriented approaches.