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!
Work through identifying and processing thoughts, emotions, interpersonal patterns; evaluate how those patterns are/are not serving you; make intentional choices for what you want your life to look like while relieving symptoms getting in the way.
Work through identifying and processing thoughts, emotions, interpersonal patterns; evaluate how those patterns are/are not serving you; make intentional choices for what you want your life to look like while relieving symptoms getting in the way.
Therapy can and will look different for every individual. Therapy is hard work, and also fun and rewarding. My approach to therapy is evidence-based and tailored to your needs and goals, which may change and pivot over the course of therapy.
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.
build an understanding of old patterns and collaborate on sustainable changes to experiment with. We can explore the discomfort and mindsets that keep people stuck, as well as cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and motivating self talk.
build an understanding of old patterns and collaborate on sustainable changes to experiment with. We can explore the discomfort and mindsets that keep people stuck, as well as cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and motivating self talk.
We can do formal skills, but I take a more casual approach because research shows the relationship between us and what you already have to bring to the table is the most important. Mindset is key and we can discuss how yours is working for you.
Explore the way your past is holding you back, and break down unhelpful ways of looking at the world while having compassion for the shelter or comfort they may have provided at an earlier time in your life. You'll forge a new, clearer lens.
Explore the way your past is holding you back, and break down unhelpful ways of looking at the world while having compassion for the shelter or comfort they may have provided at an earlier time in your life. You'll forge a new, clearer lens.
My office is a shame-free zone. We'll put your experience in context so that you can learn to approach yourself and your decisions with the compassion you deserve.