I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I have a down-to-earth style that is balanced by an ability to be direct when needed. Sometimes, people need more than reassurance and support in therapy. Sometimes they need someone to tell what they need to hear, even when it's tough.
During therapy you will have an open forum to discuss challenges contributing to your emotional wellness. Together, we will make connections to identify how thoughts, feeling, and behaviors influence each other and foster growth and wellness.
During therapy you will have an open forum to discuss challenges contributing to your emotional wellness. Together, we will make connections to identify how thoughts, feeling, and behaviors influence each other and foster growth and wellness.
My approach to treatment is based on collaboration and a deep understanding of your unique experience. Treatment will be geared to you as the individual, using evidenced based techniques from CBT and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.
Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.
It is my responsibility to pay attention to the big picture- noting common themes that come up. Often concerns that we have present differently across different domains (work, home, etc.) but the emotional underpinnings and impact can be similar.
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.
Figure out how to conquer this stuff. We will work on the specific things that you want like decreasing worry, overthinking, managing stress, and feeling good about yourself.
Figure out how to conquer this stuff. We will work on the specific things that you want like decreasing worry, overthinking, managing stress, and feeling good about yourself.
I will provide you with a completely judgement free zone to really say how it is and what you feel. You WILL feel heard and understood, because I get it!