I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but utilize whatever a client needs to support them. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to support people with their mental health. My goals as a therapist are to alleviate unnecessary suffering and promote strengths already present in the people I work with. Thank you for viewing my profile. Pl
I am a Certified Hakomi Therapist, Teacher and Trainer. I teach and practice mindfulnessawareness - the practice of compassionate presence. This somatic approach of tracking thoughts, emotions, sensations and memories leads to a spacious relaxing of the body and calming of the mind. I believe everyone has a core compassionate and wise center. Here
I take a client-centered approach to therapy integrating different therapeutic methods, based on the clients needs. I believe healing comes from vulnerability in knowing yourself and being equipped with the tools to make changes to the issues in your life that are causing distress. I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore areas in
For many that have made the decision to go to therapy, life has gone in such a way that it has become unbearable. Things have not gone right for some time, and it is unclear in what direction to go next. My position is that therapy should be the space in which you are given the opportunity to explore your life in the way that you see fit.
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My approach focuses on the client being the expert of their own life, and having the resources to make personal changes. I provide the safe place for open dialogue and exploration for the client to find his or her internal resources. I serve both as a sounding board and as a brainstormer to help come up with creative ideas and strategies for change
I believe that self-acceptance is the cornerstone to emotional wellness. Peace does not come from the absence of stress and struggle, but in one's ability to be comfortable living with it. I view my work through the lens of anti-oppression: I acknowledge the impact that systemic, cultural, and societal expectations have on our daily existence a
Any time we are faced with the need for more support, whether physical or emotional, it can feel like weakness, or something is inherently wrong with you. There are so many messages in our families and culture that we are to strive for greatness, and that an ailment means failure. This can really impact feelings of loneliness and shame.
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I have experience working with individuals ages 17 to 75 and have worked in a community health agency setting which has given me the tools to provide therapy for a diverse range of clients. I have a particular interest in working with adolescent girls and women in transition (post-partum, career transition, divorce, midlife challenges, parenthood,
My approach to counseling is an integrated one, meaning that I will utilize any orientation, method or technique available to me and appropriate for my client at that particular time. Rather than analyze and explain the clients problems for him or her I attempt to help the client uncover and release emotional blocks from the past which hinder his o
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People who know me describe me as gentle, respectful and present. I like to work collaboratively with folks from a stance of curiosity and appreciation. Some people begin therapy for help discerning a path forward. Others are experiencing overwhelm in response to stress in their live
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