. . . . discover the real connections in your life; the opportunities for you to become a stronger, healthier, more virtuous person; how well you relate to self, others, and the world; and how you can be THE agent in all you think, feel, and do.
. . . . discover the real connections in your life; the opportunities for you to become a stronger, healthier, more virtuous person; how well you relate to self, others, and the world; and how you can be THE agent in all you think, feel, and do.
While I value the exploration of our motives, wishes, desires, hopes, and fears, and while I am very much a relationally-based clinician, I like to be practical and focus on the "now what?" of people's issues. Together we get to discover "the way."
Themes that will enhance the treatment and provide insight. Anything that the patient feels would be of therapeutic value.
Themes that will enhance the treatment and provide insight. Anything that the patient feels would be of therapeutic value.
I used a psychodynamic approach, looking at past attachment patterns and how they are influencing current relationships with others. I incorporate CBT to address anxiety symptoms that are dysfunctional. I also used EMDR for trauma issues.
I work with my clients in the moment. Life throws us different situations every day/moment, and it's important to be able to feel comfortable to talk about these topics in a safe and non-judgmental space.
I work with my clients in the moment. Life throws us different situations every day/moment, and it's important to be able to feel comfortable to talk about these topics in a safe and non-judgmental space.
I try to promote a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment. My approach is to help others help themselves become the person that they want to be. I am flexible with what my client needs in the moment and strive to guide them when they need it.
Build better coping practices, improve your relationship skills, heal from past traumas and build a foundation of mindfulness that will bring greater awareness and presence in your life to increase your joy and gratitude.
Build better coping practices, improve your relationship skills, heal from past traumas and build a foundation of mindfulness that will bring greater awareness and presence in your life to increase your joy and gratitude.
I balance the approaches of acceptance and change - I will listen and validate your experiences while also gently challenging your thinking and behavior patterns. This allows us to process past traumas and teach new skills to change behaviors.
Together we will focus on the areas that are important to you. I typically try to work on the most severe to the least. Complete some initial screenings to determine impact/level of functioning. EBT in conjunction of individuality preferences.
Together we will focus on the areas that are important to you. I typically try to work on the most severe to the least. Complete some initial screenings to determine impact/level of functioning. EBT in conjunction of individuality preferences.
Areas of focus includes child/adult complex depression, personality disorders, divorce/separation, OCD, anxiety related disorders, trauma, self-harm and crisis, family systems, anger management, behavioral issues, substance/mental health disorders.