My Approach to Helping
Self-compassion can be tough and many of us are living our lives feeling disconnected from our bodies. More times than not, we have no idea how we got here. There are many forces at play and it's helpful to understand societal expectations and pressures to better understand ourselves. This is a second career for me and throughout my years as a therapist, I’ve observed how my previous experiences contribute to how I connect with people. Gradually, together, we can work to identify barriers, name emotions, tolerate distress, and move toward the life you want to be living.
I'm interested in the mind-body connection, have a holistic approach, and provide a compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental perspective; I value curiosity, transparency, humor, and validation.
As an art therapist, I'm committed to living in alignment with my value of making and appreciating art, both personally and professionally; I've started in-person art therapy groups to support others with challenging perfectionism and self-judgment and increasing self-awareness, self-expression, and mindfulness (to name a few!)