Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

Sometimes challenging emotions can get the best of you. They can start running the show and make choices for you. They can choose isolation rather than connecting. Playing it safe instead of living fully. Quick fixes instead of real solutions,. Procrastination over action. . . You may even fear that things will never get better and tell yourself to "just settle for less." . . . Ask yourself, what will it cost me if I . . . If I continue to feel stressed and irritable? If I continue to struggle in my relationships? If I continue to procrastinate? If I continue to let depression, anxiety or grief gets the best of me? Also, what will it cost my children and loved ones if I don't live up to my full potential? If you're paying a price . . . you're not alone. Many people experience these challenges at some point during their lives. I help clients renew their confidence and create peaceful and productive lives. The safe and nurturing therapeutic environment I provide can help you make sense of your circumstances. Together, we can help you make peace with "what is." And you can begin to take charge of your life and your emotions, igniting your passion for life again. Most people wait too long to get help, hoping things will get better. You may be suffering needlessly. If you've had a loss, either in the past or in the present, I can help you create a little breathing room from these challenges, so you can reassemble the pieces of your life and plan what to do next. You're not alone. Together, we'll restore your optimism.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic (psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive behavioral and narrative). I often utilize tools such as art therapy (no artistic talent needed), journaling, meditation, creative visualization, inner child work, role playing, and dream exploration.

More Info About My Practice

In my work, I work with clients to handle:
Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Anger Developing tools to handle stress, depression, anxiety, and anger Working through traumatic events Learning how to validate joy and tolerate sorrow Interpersonal Relationships Understanding how past relationships affect the present Resolving childhood and familial conflicts. Forming and thriving in healthy relationships Life Transitions. Navigating transitionsHonoring midlife and the aging process. Navigating feelings associated with, chronic illness, and death and dying. Coping with bereavement. Coming to terms with loss Career, Creativity and Life Goals. Finding meaningful work. Offering support for those pursuing graduate and undergraduate degrees. Building self-esteem. Reaching your potential. Believing that dreams are possible. Trusting your intuition. Honoring your creativity