Start with the intake phase, which I learn more about you and what you hope for, as well as gather historical/familial history. Then, we talk more about your goals in-depth and I offer ideas about treatment. Then we get started on your therapy path!
Start with the intake phase, which I learn more about you and what you hope for, as well as gather historical/familial history. Then, we talk more about your goals in-depth and I offer ideas about treatment. Then we get started on your therapy path!
My therapeutic approach values a strong therapeutic relationship. I use a collaborative approach that is influenced most by: Interpersonal Neurobiology, Parts Work, Brene Brown, and Attachment Science.
Through our work together, you will become more connected to yourself, other human beings, and your environment. If you are looking for highly effective therapy that is both holistic and scientifically sound, I encourage you to reach out.
Through our work together, you will become more connected to yourself, other human beings, and your environment. If you are looking for highly effective therapy that is both holistic and scientifically sound, I encourage you to reach out.
My approach is a balance of practical solution-based work. I integrate neurobiology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with evidenced-based somatic therapies, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
create breathing room around your sources of distress, strategize together about how to overcome them, attend to the parts of your identity & environment that impact your experience, & ultimately move toward a greater sense of sturdiness & self-love.
create breathing room around your sources of distress, strategize together about how to overcome them, attend to the parts of your identity & environment that impact your experience, & ultimately move toward a greater sense of sturdiness & self-love.
I employ evidence-based approaches focused on mindful awareness, self-attunement, living a value-directed life, self-compassion, tinkering with unhelpful patterns of thought & behavior - all couched within the important context of our relationship.
work hard to find out what ISN'T working for you. What keeps you stuck? We will explore how you were raised, how the systems around you impact what you know and believe, and any unlearning that might have to happen for you to move forward.
work hard to find out what ISN'T working for you. What keeps you stuck? We will explore how you were raised, how the systems around you impact what you know and believe, and any unlearning that might have to happen for you to move forward.
that I am an active and direct therapist. My clients are used to getting homework- things like journaling, new behaviors to practice, readings, podcasts, etc! I don't beat around the bush and want you to get the most out of therapy.
Identify what you value, what fulfills you, and what gives you a sense of purpose. From there, we will figure out what you can do to build the life (including the kind of relationships) you want.
Identify what you value, what fulfills you, and what gives you a sense of purpose. From there, we will figure out what you can do to build the life (including the kind of relationships) you want.
By helping you understand how you came to think, feel, and behave as you do now, we can cultivate self-acceptance, harness your strengths, develop effective coping skills, and help you live in a way that is congruent with your own values and goals.