Trauma, polyvagal theory, and self-compassion are key themes in my practice. The brain is a magnificent, really smart organ and learning how it is trying to protect us helps us bring levity and compassion to our daily lives. I am an ART provider.
Trauma, polyvagal theory, and self-compassion are key themes in my practice. The brain is a magnificent, really smart organ and learning how it is trying to protect us helps us bring levity and compassion to our daily lives. I am an ART provider.
I come from a family of teachers and so ensuring my clients know what is going on in therapy comes as second nature. After all, I may be the mental health professional but you are the expert in your own life and your input and understanding matters.
Often clients are stuck in similar patterns that replay over and over again, despite the desire for change. We will address the wounds, traumas, or disconnections that have created these patterns, creating a chance for legitimate, long term change.
Often clients are stuck in similar patterns that replay over and over again, despite the desire for change. We will address the wounds, traumas, or disconnections that have created these patterns, creating a chance for legitimate, long term change.
My approach to therapy is gentle and compassion driven. Trauma based therapy requires trust and safety to address the sensitive topics ahead. Likewise, couples or marital therapy must focus on empathy, listening, and learning in order to grow.
Together, we will develop insight, self compassion, and skills to manage life pressures. Our work with include discovery of patterns from the past that show up in your approach to the world and relationships today, setting a new path for growth.
Together, we will develop insight, self compassion, and skills to manage life pressures. Our work with include discovery of patterns from the past that show up in your approach to the world and relationships today, setting a new path for growth.
Feeling worn out, constantly anxious, unsettled? I will partner with you to offer support and tools to help you understand yourself and start to feel better. We will collaborate on what is most important to you to start helping right away.
embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
that I prioritize a client-centered and collaborative method. I believe in tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of each individual.
Together we will learn to identify and express thoughts, feelings and emotions. We will build coping and calming skills to use in managing feelings and problems. My goal for my clients is to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Together we will learn to identify and express thoughts, feelings and emotions. We will build coping and calming skills to use in managing feelings and problems. My goal for my clients is to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
My approach is caring and playful. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered, strengths based, solution focused and developmental perspectives in my work with children and teens.