Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

I create an environment of safety and trust where people can build upon their current strengths to gain awareness of self-limiting beliefs and empowerment to increase self-efficacy. My approach is aimed at assisting others in moving through uncertainty and doubt into a world of expanded possibilities.
Because I believe effective therapy consists of gaining insight as well as making practical changes, my approach is grounded in Existentialism blended with Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) therapies. Existentialism is concerned with making meaning. CBT is concerned with changing un-healthy thoughts and behaviors.
In working with couples this therapeutic combination may emerge as exploring the hidden interests/meanings beneath relationship dissatisfaction then developing communication skills to change an attack into a request for connection.
In working with individuals this may emerge as discovering why a struggle is a struggle, why does it matter, what does it mean to you? Then examining and countering negative self-talk which keeps the struggle in place and holds you back from your potential.
People often ask, "How can you sit and listen to all of that pain and suffering?" My answer is that while I'm attentive to the struggles I hear, what stands out most for me is the awe-inspiring resiliency my clients demonstrate time and time again; a resiliency to forge ahead despite overwhelming obstacles and the courage to create meaningful changes. I love my work for it is a privilege to witness and be a part of these personal transformations.

More Info About My Practice

I welcome you to visit my website for additional information. When you are ready to take the next step, I am available for a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation.