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!
Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.
Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.
My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.
Emotions can be like a really complex puzzle to solve. Together, we will sort the puzzle pieces to identify the hurdles in your life that you are ready to conquer and practice the skills to tackle those hurdles in a healthy way moment by moment.
Emotions can be like a really complex puzzle to solve. Together, we will sort the puzzle pieces to identify the hurdles in your life that you are ready to conquer and practice the skills to tackle those hurdles in a healthy way moment by moment.
I always treat you and your experiences with respect and come from a culturally humble capabilities perspective. BUT, I am honest and will challenge you to revise your perspective for optimal outcomes. I will use a variety of approaches to fit you.
Build an authentic relationship within which we will explore areas of frustration, disconnect, or stuckness in your life. We may explore how todays problems stem from ways that we learned to manage life in the past that no longer serve us well.
Build an authentic relationship within which we will explore areas of frustration, disconnect, or stuckness in your life. We may explore how todays problems stem from ways that we learned to manage life in the past that no longer serve us well.
Our therapeutic relationship supports growth and development! I've spent the past 11 years training therapists and understand benefits of diverse approaches to therapy. My work integrates personal experience, family background, and cultural identity.
Kids, teens and young adults work with me to develop skills, overcome negative patterns of thinking and to navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, school or peer issues, family relationships, low self-esteem, grief or sexual identity concerns.
Kids, teens and young adults work with me to develop skills, overcome negative patterns of thinking and to navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, school or peer issues, family relationships, low self-esteem, grief or sexual identity concerns.
The most important thing to know about me is that I listen attentively and ask questions to fully understand each of my client's unique situations. Once I fully understand my client's needs, I tailor my approaches to meet their individual needs.