My approach
Good therapy is an interplay between art and science. In a direct and collaborative way, I blend current research and evidence based practices with compassion and creativity. I draw on several theoretical orientations and on many years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples, as well as supervising and training other psychotherapists. I believe that our histories profoundly influence how we experience ourselves, how we manage our feelings, and the overall quality of our relationships.
I carry the belief that we are born in perfect form “whole” and ready to recognize and share our unique magnificence, and to receive what the world has to teach and offer us. I believe each individual has the capacity to create lasting positive change. Whether you’ve been struggling with a difficult life transition or experience, self-esteem issues, messy relationships, the process of dating, family conflict, anxiety, or depression, the services at my therapy practice aim to provide a safe space to explore and address your concerns. I help my clients to gain clarity, heal, and make the necessary changes to create a lasting sense of well-being. Through holistic and integrative practices, I help clients create more compassion for themselves, more capacity to feel the hard stuff, and more understanding of how to manage the stressors and impacts of our history, our environment, and our daily life. I serve not as an expert or someone with all the answers, but as a collaborative guide who values and deeply respects who my clients are and the wisdom they already have within.
My approach to therapy emphasizes helping my clients to make powerful, life-enhancing choices. In a safe and nurturing environment, we’ll explore patterns of avoidance, anxiety and general areas of struggle with the end goal of helping you to achieve greater personal fulfillment and a lasting sense of well-being. I believe therapy is most effective when it honors your unique process. While therapy can be both challenging and exciting, we will work at a pace that you feel comfortable with and that works well for what you are hoping to achieve through therapy. I take the time to get to know you and understand how you came to be the person that you are today. I collaborate with other providers involved as necessary in an effort to bring you the most effective and meaningful progress through therapy. I am committed to helping you heal and grow from a holistic perspective.
CORE BELIEFS:
“Being the “best you can be” is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another. Splendid isolation is for planets, not people.” - Sue Johnson, PhD
Everyone deserves to have satisfying, enjoyable relationships.
Intimate relationships can be difficult and complicated at times, and they can also be improved.
Loving, playful, connected relationships are an essential component of a satisfying and happy life.
Energizing and fulfilling long term-relationships take creative effort to maintain.
The quality of our relationships impacts every aspect of our lives.