Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.
Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.
We'll build a counseling experience unique as you- we can blend what works best for what you need in our time together. Each time we meet is a new opportunity for healing and growth. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small.
Collaborate to 1) uncover root causes for present feelings and behaviors and 2) develop strategies and tools to reduce unwanted feelings or behaviors and 3) build confidence, a sense of agency, and greater understanding of self and others.
Collaborate to 1) uncover root causes for present feelings and behaviors and 2) develop strategies and tools to reduce unwanted feelings or behaviors and 3) build confidence, a sense of agency, and greater understanding of self and others.
I draw on multiple theories (attachment, person centered, CBT, motivational interviewing, family systems, narrative) to reflect how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviors. I help remove shame/guilt through education and reframing.
Increase resources that help you live more fully in the present moment, build a consistent and meaningful relationship with yourself, others, and spiritual support.
Increase resources that help you live more fully in the present moment, build a consistent and meaningful relationship with yourself, others, and spiritual support.
I listen for current patterns in your life that connect to your earliest developmental experiences. My approach is trauma informed and attachment oriented.
Skill build, hold space for, name and validate emotions. Practice reframing, observe self-talk and challenge some of those thoughts. There may be skill practice outside of session, skill practice during session.
Skill build, hold space for, name and validate emotions. Practice reframing, observe self-talk and challenge some of those thoughts. There may be skill practice outside of session, skill practice during session.
Individualized, frequent check ins, collaborating to identify and reach goals. Frequent check-ins, easing into what might be needed in the moment. Supporting the connection to self and building self-trust.
Develop and expand your coping skills for navigating significant life changes i.e. gender identity; physical, social and emotional transition. relationships, adulting, coming out, trauma recovery, depression/anxiety etc. to help you shine and grow!
Develop and expand your coping skills for navigating significant life changes i.e. gender identity; physical, social and emotional transition. relationships, adulting, coming out, trauma recovery, depression/anxiety etc. to help you shine and grow!
I bring respect, kindness, humor, honesty, and a true desire to help my clients meet their life goals. My practice is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ and straight allies. I meet my clients where they are and help them get where they want to go.