Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.My Approach to Helping
People often come to therapy because they feel like something is not working in their lives. Maybe this is true for you. Perhaps you might feel like you can point to exactly what’s going wrong. Or possibly, you have more of a vague sense that things just aren’t going the way you want them to. Whether you have a clear idea of what you want to work on or instead feel like you just need some space to explore your thoughts and feelings, therapy is a great way to work through the parts of your life that are causing you distress.
There are so many misconceptions about what therapy is actually like. Maybe you see therapy as a place where you simply pay someone to hear you talk. In reality though, therapy is an intense process, one where you delve deep into your thoughts and feelings and uncover truths and connections you may not have been aware of before. This work can be uncomfortable at times, as you are often asked to give voice to emotions and thoughts that we often avoid in our lives outside the therapy room. However, from my experience I can tell you that when you do give yourself the opportunity to be fully open and honest, you will end up learning so much about yourself and your experiences.
Because therapy can be challenging, I see my role as providing you with the support and encouragement you need. I am there with you, walking the same path and helping you find patterns and connections as they become clear. I believe therapy works best in an environment of trust and respect, and to this end, I endeavor to provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental space. I value the trust my patients place in me and their willingness to be open in our sessions, and my goal is to make sure that they feel supported enough to do the difficult work.