work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.
work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.
My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!
✔ 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.
Find new ways to address the suffering that brings a child & their family or an adult to speak with me, talking about what can't be talked about elsewhere and pursuing what gives you life, what allows for the next steps to be taken on your pathway.
Find new ways to address the suffering that brings a child & their family or an adult to speak with me, talking about what can't be talked about elsewhere and pursuing what gives you life, what allows for the next steps to be taken on your pathway.
I am interested in the unique way children & adults express their troubles: in bodily expressions, turns of phrase, slips of the tongue & dreams, exploring how they build relationships with others and those important endeavors in their lives.
Work towards your values and what you want to get out of therapy. Some people come to therapy to talk about every day stress. Others need a space to grieve or to work through life experiences. I am here for what YOU need.
Work towards your values and what you want to get out of therapy. Some people come to therapy to talk about every day stress. Others need a space to grieve or to work through life experiences. I am here for what YOU need.
When you or your child work with me, I use a creative approach so that therapy can be fun and productive! For example, is your interest in video games, music, art? We can use that in therapy!
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.