MY APPROACH

I believe in a collaborative therapeutic experience to assist clients on their journey of self-discovery. As the cornerstone of my approach, I believe that unconditional support through the therapeutic relationship provides a strong foundation for this journey. I know this support is often missing from our lives and a lot can be learned from our relationship together. I strive to make every client feel safe in order to explore difficult areas or experiences that may be holding you back.

The quality of our lives is governed by the health of our relationships and my aim is to improve these interactions and understand the motivations behind your behaviors. Through exploration of your past experiences and current stressors I want to help you feel less stuck and more in control of your life. This work can lead to a more balanced and positive relationship with yourself and others.

MY EXPERIENCE

I chose to go back to school to become a therapist because I wanted to help people. I had a different life and a different career that did not fulfill me. I know what it is like to feel stuck and I know how good it feels to change. I also know that the journey is not easy and that having support and guidance along the way can make transitions easier.  

I draw from several different treatment modalities like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Psychodynamic, and Relational Psychotherapy to cater treatment specific to you and your unique experience. I believe in collaboration and feedback within our relationship. I have seen people grow and change into versions of themselves they never thought possible. It is a hard process but with time and patience it can be done. 

MY SPECIALITY

My work with the LGBTQIA community is very personal and important to me. As a self identified queer person I can understand the challenges of what it is like to grow up knowing you are different. Having that internalized negative belief from such a young age effects how we see ourselves and how we interact with the world. In order to survive we form defenses or coping mechanisms to help us get through it. Unfortunately, sometimes those tools that were once so useful can end up hurting us when they are no longer needed. Therapy can help us understand how our early experiences of feeling or being different can be influencing us now. Through this exploration and understanding we can learn new ways to cope and change old patterns of behavior into ones that better serve us today.