What's My Approach to Therapy?
Do you sometimes feel like you’re your own worst enemy? Struggling to find compassion and patience for yourself, and maybe others too? Perhaps you’re navigating neurodivergence in an unwelcoming world, facing disconnection in your romantic (or platonic) relationships, or trying to get to know who “you” really are and find meaning in your life. It can feel overwhelming and, at times, impossible to know how to respond to challenges and changes in and around you. With therapy, you don’t have to figure it out alone. You can be seen, heard, and understood without judgement and with authenticity. Through collaborative therapeutic approaches and adaptable techniques, I look forward to witnessing your journey toward wellness and supporting your autonomy and growth.
Your well-being and autonomy are my first and foremost priorities. I believe all individuals deserve empathy, understanding, and the opportunity to pursue growth and healing. You are the expert in your own experiences, and I will treat you as such.
I use a variety of techniques and styles in my therapeutic work with clients, following an “eclectic” approach that I am continually tuning to best meet the needs of each individual or relationship I work with. Some of the foundational therapeutic frameworks I use include feminist, psychodynamic, narrative, and somatic work. I always encourage my clients to share feedback about what they feel works best for them in sessions, so we can collaborate on the healing process as equals.
My Practice & Services
My practice currently only offers telehealth services via online video chat through my HIPAA secure EHR platform on SimplePractice. I hope to expand to offer in-person appointment options in the near future, and I will prioritize making in-person appointments available for existing clients as soon as I have the opportunity to do so.
On the Fence About Going to Therapy?
If you're uncertain about starting therapy, then I've got some great news - you're not alone! Therapy can be an incredibly helpful, supportive, and impactful experience for the majority of individuals who engage with the process. It is also a highly vulnerable environment where you are asked to share and reflect about yourself in a way few people get the opportunity to in their day to day lives, so it's understandable to be a bit nervous about getting started.
More good news, though - the most important part of going to therapy is that you're willing to "try." You don't need to know exactly what your goals are or will be, you don't need to be sure about what you want or don't want to change, and you don't even need to be fully "ready" to make changes or share your most personal stories right away! As long as you have curiosity about the process and a willingness to try, the rest will follow in time.
As your therapist, I will never ask you to share more than you feel ready to, make decisions that aren't right for you, or push goals that you aren't on board with. I will ask you to try the process with curiosity, patience, and flexibility - at a pace and level that work for you. I will challenge you to "try" to see yourself and your experiences in a new way. If we try something that doesn't work, we will adapt and change. If we try something that you don't like, I will welcome and celebrate your feedback so we can work through it together. If I don't end up being the right therapist for you, I will support and encourage your process of finding a better fit.
The first step to making a change, improving your well-being, and discovering new possibilities for your life is simply to try. If you never try, you'll never know what opportunities await you.
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.