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.
Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.
Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.
My approach is highly relational. When working with me you can expect to feel nurtured, validated, and heard. Deeply rooted patterns of behavior may also emerge. At this time I collaborate with you to develop coping resources, and healthy boundaries.
My goal is to walk alongside my clients on their journeys of personal growth and transformation, helping them to recognize their existing and potential strengths, and to cultivate self-compassion and resilience.
My goal is to walk alongside my clients on their journeys of personal growth and transformation, helping them to recognize their existing and potential strengths, and to cultivate self-compassion and resilience.
I believe that each one of us are the experts of our own experiences. I meet each client with kindness and curiosity, offering unconditional support, and the occasional challenge. I also offer mindfulness-based tools and coping strategies.
seek to gain a deep understanding of how the events, traumas and relationships in your life have intersected with your unique psychology. You will feel seen and valued as an individual, and less alone and ashamed in your struggle.
seek to gain a deep understanding of how the events, traumas and relationships in your life have intersected with your unique psychology. You will feel seen and valued as an individual, and less alone and ashamed in your struggle.
I am highly skilled in building trust and feelings of safety when working with all clients. I will be empathic and attuned to you as we uncover and process your underlying issues, and not just their manifestation (behaviors).
use therapy as a powerful tool to help motivate differences in perception and behavior, no matter what chapter of life you happen to be in.
use therapy as a powerful tool to help motivate differences in perception and behavior, no matter what chapter of life you happen to be in.
With clinical experience in addiction and mental health treatment settings, I have worked with primarily adults coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, addiction, mood and personality disorders.