I believe that it is important as a psychotherapist to approach the work from a place of groundedness in my perspective and orientation, while being flexible enough to understand where you as the client are coming from and what your individual needs are. I largely work from an analytically-based relational psychotherapy perspective, though believe
My goal as a therapist is to provide a space where you are seen, heard, and validated, as well as challenged in a way that is helpful for you. My hope is to lead you closer to your goals and to support you with building or rebuilding the life you want to live. I appreciate the richness of life that comes from connecting with diverse people, thought
You're often fighting or feeling distant from your romantic partner. Small issues can become a big deal and conflict remains unrepaired. Perhaps you've tried many strategies to stop these difficult dynamics. You feel frustrated and need to find new ways to connect, resolve, and find each other again. Maybe you notice after fighting, that di
Whatever the changes you desire, they begin with experiencing the current moment without the distraction of self-judgement or self-criticism. For 30 years, I have cultivated ways to help my clients accept their current experience so they can move forward towards their best life. I am honored to witness the changes that are possible, and the wisdom
I hear you and see you even when it may feel as though no one else does. I will help you work through day-to-day stressors and traumatic experiences. We will go through this journey together, you are not alone. While working together, we will set goals and establish a safe space within our relationship. With this relationship, I will support you an
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, or stressed, or just not like yourself? Are you feeling frustrated in your relationships? Sometimes messages or experiences from the past, faulty beliefs, or challenging relationships keep us stuck and out of touch with our well- being. Couples are helped when each has an opportunity communicate effectively and
Deciding to find a therapist is a great step in creating the life you want to be living. Painful emotions and life stressors, anxiety and depression, and the daily challenges of living in the modern world can become roadblocks and I am a therapist who is engaged, active and compassionate and want to help you to overcome whatever may be standing in
My approach to therapy centers on the belief that, just as the body can heal itself under the right conditions, the mind also has an innate capacity for healing. Our work together is about creating a space where you feel safe enough to connect with this inner healing potential.
In our sessions, I draw on the principles o
Have you noticed a lack of connections in your life? Does a past trauma keep invading your present despite your best efforts? Have you experienced a loss that you still grieve? Stress over countless things? Pregnancy or parenting experience not been what you expected? If this sounds like you, I believe you may benefit from treatment I provide.
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The poet Audre Lorde once said, "I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival." I believe that in the current moment we are living through, this quote could not be more true. Many of us have been told that taking time to slow down, to reflect, and to heal is a luxury when in fa
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