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.
talk about interpersonal relationships (i.e. family dynamics, romantic partnerships), identity issues (i.e. diversity, self-confidence), and adulting obstacles (i.e. money management, major/career selection). We'll get you feeling clear & confident!
talk about interpersonal relationships (i.e. family dynamics, romantic partnerships), identity issues (i.e. diversity, self-confidence), and adulting obstacles (i.e. money management, major/career selection). We'll get you feeling clear & confident!
I'm very active in session. I will share my thoughts if you would like to hear them and I will ask permission to challenge the thoughts/fears that may be getting in your way. Therapy doesn't have to be serious all the time either; Dark humor is OK!
I enjoy and am gifted in working with clients who have experienced grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship distress, co-dependency, attachment wounds, low self-esteem and life transitions.
I enjoy and am gifted in working with clients who have experienced grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship distress, co-dependency, attachment wounds, low self-esteem and life transitions.
I am a very active therapist and I like to help clients understand what is getting in their way from living the life they want, learn tools to make changes (internally and externally), and refocus on their future and living their best life.
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.
Using client-centered and evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT and ACT, we will work together to help you not only overcome but grow from your struggles. There is hope. Please contact me if it sounds like we are a good fit.
Using client-centered and evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT and ACT, we will work together to help you not only overcome but grow from your struggles. There is hope. Please contact me if it sounds like we are a good fit.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship problems and not sure how therapy can help? You are not alone. I have assisted clients from diverse backgrounds with some very fundamental issues of existence including meaning and choice.