I make sure to be present for you. I listen to you and mirror back what I heard you say, including things you may not have heard for yourself. I understand that you are a complex person with your own thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Rather than take on the role of “the expert,” I stay open to your experiences, discuss themes in your narrative, and support you to move forward. Since everything is interconnected, we identify your strengths and focus on the areas that feel most important to you.
My approach is to build a strong and supportive connection to you (this comes from psychodynamic and person-centered therapy). At times, I bring up mindfulness and draw from researched-backed tools to support reflection, emotional insight, and a deeper sense of meaning. This way, I am able to support clients with both evidence-based therapy and reflective lens of the whole person. My work invites the magic of transformation (from symptom to health), and possibility for new creativity.
One of the first places I start is to help you see that you are not broken and do not need to be "fixed." I normalize your feelings around the need to be fixed and help you work through social norms that can keep you stuck. I use real life examples, metaphors, and popular movies to encourage self-inquiry. Since this paradigm shift is not limited to one thing, it is possible that other long-standing beliefs may also come into question. Together, we create space for new perspectives, greater
self-trust, and the freedom to choose your own path forward.
I do my best to help you feel understood. While we may not share the exact same experiences, I believe we certainly share human emotions. I acknowledge, validate, and honor your experiences. I do not give advice, but I tune into your feelings and gently encourage you to slow down and check in with yourself. I collaborate with you on which techniques you want to try, I make sure to give you everything you may need to regulate stress, anxiety, and big emotions. Over time, you
begin to recognize that who you are and what you feel are
two separate things, yet both are part of your full experience.
Claude Monet, Artist || Paris, France
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Your first step is to schedule a
15-minute phone consultation. During the call, we discuss your concerns and identify specific areas that you find most challenging. Together, we have an opportunity to explore our fit.
Next Steps
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As we move forward, we reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of distress. We may use a breathing exercise to release tension in the body and soothe the central nervous system, or apply a cognitive strategy to reframe negative thoughts. When pain and suffering decrease, we have more joy and creativity.
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Throughout the therapy process, we collaborate to find the best options to improve your life. Your future plans and goals are also woven into the process and supported by a more confident, positive mindset. It’s the combined effort that promotes health and growth. That creates a framework for you to see yourself as more whole.