help you get more aligned with your values, goals, and passionate pursuits. When people are not feeling or doing well, it's typical to become less aligned with those aspects. Therapy aims to get people more aligned as to feel and do better.
help you get more aligned with your values, goals, and passionate pursuits. When people are not feeling or doing well, it's typical to become less aligned with those aspects. Therapy aims to get people more aligned as to feel and do better.
I am trained in a variety of cognitive-behavioral-based therapies, a proven approach to changing thinking patterns and behaviors in a limited number of sessions.
discuss what is important to you. Broad themes often include alleviating/reducing unpleasant emotions, achieving goals, improving healthy communication, setting appropriate boundaries, exploring spirituality/faith, and gaining self-insight.
discuss what is important to you. Broad themes often include alleviating/reducing unpleasant emotions, achieving goals, improving healthy communication, setting appropriate boundaries, exploring spirituality/faith, and gaining self-insight.
I will genuinely be interested in you and how you want to progress. I wear many "hats" as a therapist (e.g., listener, coach, guide, problem-solver) and tailor my approach to what each client is hoping to obtain from therapy.
Focus on the area of dysfunction occurring in your life. This may include family-of-origin concerns, cultural issues, existential issues, work concerns, relationship issues, habits, and the manner in which you relate to other people in your life.
Focus on the area of dysfunction occurring in your life. This may include family-of-origin concerns, cultural issues, existential issues, work concerns, relationship issues, habits, and the manner in which you relate to other people in your life.
I am naturally very curious about the clients I work with. I spend time getting to know you, your background, your experiences, and the manner in which life has become problematic for you.
explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment, working collaboratively to develop coping strategies and achieve your therapeutic goals.
explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment, working collaboratively to develop coping strategies and achieve your therapeutic goals.
My approach emphasizes trust and safety. I meet clients where they are, letting them lead. As an Art Therapist, I use art for goals; clay-like materials can relieve anxiety. I use CBT and Motivational Interviewing from a person centered approach.
Learn how to come to terms with past events that have led you to this point and accept, rather than fight, feelings such as anxiety, grief, guilt, and shame. I can also help you learn skills to build a life that you are happy to wake up and live.
Learn how to come to terms with past events that have led you to this point and accept, rather than fight, feelings such as anxiety, grief, guilt, and shame. I can also help you learn skills to build a life that you are happy to wake up and live.
Many of my clients come to me at pivotal points in life. Times in life where you know you can't keep living the way you are but you can't see a way forward.