Explore "The two I's" - Insight and Implementation. The therapeutic process in a nutshell is simple - understanding why we do what we do, why we feel this way, why think this way - and what do we do about it? Although a simple process, neither step is easy.
Explore "The two I's" - Insight and Implementation. The therapeutic process in a nutshell is simple - understanding why we do what we do, why we feel this way, why think this way - and what do we do about it? Although a simple process, neither step is easy.
I work in a very sex-positive approach. No matter what you are struggling with, what you’re into, or ashamed to admit to anyone else, you will find a completely non-judgmental and accepting space in my office.
Clients and I will focus on establishing boundaries, reducing shame around body image, learn to intuitively listen to our bodies, process past traumatic experiences, and become aware of unproductive thinking patterns that keep clients stuck in shame.
Clients and I will focus on establishing boundaries, reducing shame around body image, learn to intuitively listen to our bodies, process past traumatic experiences, and become aware of unproductive thinking patterns that keep clients stuck in shame.
I am an eclectic trauma-informed therapist who uses a variety of approaches to help clients become aware of how past experiences manifest in the body and to empower clients to live a meaningful life in the present.
I act as a supportive guide to help clients on a journey of connecting with themselves and their needs, developing sensory safety, and finding a support system that celebrates their unique identity.
I act as a supportive guide to help clients on a journey of connecting with themselves and their needs, developing sensory safety, and finding a support system that celebrates their unique identity.
My clients are folks who are often perceived as different, or feel isolated and stressed by the demands of daily living. Together we will find strategies to provide you with a sense of ease while navigating life with more strength and confidence.
Together we will work through past and present experiences that are negatively impacting your life. We will work to decrease distress and restore hope to your life. Life can be hard, but you don't have to go through it alone.
Together we will work through past and present experiences that are negatively impacting your life. We will work to decrease distress and restore hope to your life. Life can be hard, but you don't have to go through it alone.
I focus on creating a calm and supportive environment that promotes hope and healing. I work with clients to increase coping skills, recognize and reframe distorted and intrusive thoughts, change negative core beliefs, and process trauma.
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.