My Approach to Helping
I love my job! It's such a privilege to watch people develop into their best selves. Some couples wake up one day to realize they're miles apart from each other, and can't find their way back together. Having been married over 4 decades, I know relationships can be amazing and also overwhelming!
Some people react to others who regularly push their buttons and they forgot who they really are. I naturally recognize and cultivate potential in others and get jazzed over incremental steps toward hope and healing. I can help you get unstuck.
More Info About My Practice
Contact me to take a free quiz to find out what your highest emotional need is! When we understand what is driving us we're more in control, become less reactive and get more traction in life.
Some of my clients say we do "Therapy Accelerated"!
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
I love working with couples to strengthen their relationship. I guide parents as they regain control of their homes and invite their teenagers to become independent, and launch them well. I invite people to live more intentional lives, understanding their personal and interpersonal strengths. I love helping people grow in emotional intelligence. In many ways, my work is my play =).
My Role as a Therapist
As you see yourself more clearly, you'll be better able to identify your options. As you clarify your values, your behavior choices will get easier and you'll find yourself where you ultimately want to go!
I use both coaching and therapy tools with my clients. I have a Marriage and Family Therapy license in California and a Coaching Certification which isn't location specific. Some clients find me while looking for therapy, some find me while looking for a coach. I tune into what your desired outcome is so we can collaborate to get you there! I very specifically pick and choose tools and approaches that serve each individual client best.
Most of my
Clients meet with me either weekly, every other week, once a month, or for a quarterly tune up. , your life will be more aligned and run more smoothly!
How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist
My two highest emotional needs are to feel wanted and to feel like I'm good enough. As I child, these were imprinted on my life, even as my parents did their best! I wish it wasn't so, but honestly I can still get triggered in these two areas if I'm not in a healthy place. For me, this can look like me trying to please others (and being codependent) so that they'll like me. Or I can become very self-conscious and hyper-vigilent, trying to prove that I'm good enough.
It's so freeing to know I'm valued and good enough! These actually become my relational super powers! I naturally honor and value others!
As I remember God's truth about my life, I can focus on caring for you vs trying to impress you! That's a win-win!
I'd love to be able to invite you to find this freedom
