We will explore what brings you to therapy, your day to day functioning, and how your relationship with your parents shaped your current way of navigating the world. We will want to draw on strengths that have seen you through hardship in the past.
We will explore what brings you to therapy, your day to day functioning, and how your relationship with your parents shaped your current way of navigating the world. We will want to draw on strengths that have seen you through hardship in the past.
My approach draws from solution based practices, Gottman and IMAGO therapy. We do explore past issues as a way of seeing patterns that contribute to current concerns as well as personal strengths that can be used to improve interactions.
Instead of distancing ourselves, we can create opportunities to grow and establish more trusting, satisfying relationships.
Instead of distancing ourselves, we can create opportunities to grow and establish more trusting, satisfying relationships.
My practice focuses on empowering people to work through conflict constructively using a practical approach emphasising healthy interpersonal connection.
The primary goal is to help my clients process the grief of the past relationship and the abuse, all the while empowering them to become the strong, independent individuals they aspire to be.
The primary goal is to help my clients process the grief of the past relationship and the abuse, all the while empowering them to become the strong, independent individuals they aspire to be.
My goal is to provide compassionate support and guidance to help them navigate this challenging journey towards healing and self-discovery.
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.
create a plan around your needs that may include helping you clarify your values and goals related to your authentic self, learn coping skills to manage different feelings, manage ineffective thoughts, and strengthen interpersonal skills.
create a plan around your needs that may include helping you clarify your values and goals related to your authentic self, learn coping skills to manage different feelings, manage ineffective thoughts, and strengthen interpersonal skills.
I'm certified in dialectical behavioral therapy and work with several approaches. We will work on coping skills that can help you better understand yourself and your needs. These skills can help you manage feelings rather than be controlled by them.