LPC, 11 years of experience
New to Grow
I entered this field in mid-life as a result of dissatisfaction in my previous field and a strong sense of my need to follow what I had always loved - psychology. After being trained in a wholistic psych program at Univ of West GA and getting additional trainings of depth psychotherapy with American Academy of Psychotherapists, for the last 12 years, I have been practicing Experiential Psychotherapy. My philosophy is rooted in Humanistic psychology, and an emphasis in the relationship between the therapist and client, in the growth of client, rather than pathology, and in focusing on the whole of the client, rather than in one aspect. I actively engage in my own self-work to remain aware of my personal dynamics and any barriers that might affect my ability to be fully present with clients. I strive to approach each person with curiosity rather than judgment, and I trust deeply in every individual’s innate capacity for healing and growth if given the right support, insight, and relationship.
I allow clients to share in the first session the main reason for them to seek therapy. I try to provide a warm and accepting environment, where a client would feel more vulnerable and less defensive.
I have experienced loss and life suffering, as well as my own meaning-making of my suffering, which has allowed me to open my heart to other people's life suffering. I see myself as a compassionate, non-judgmental and curious person, which help me to feel my clients' pain, and to understand and empathize with their difficult life situations. I have had in-depth trainings, including many hours of other therapists' support through process groups, workshops and supervision, positively shaping my therapeutic and interpersonal skills.
I work with adults with a variety of life challenges, including depression, lack of meaning, loneliness, helplessness, low self-worth, adjustment related problems, addiction, and other life struggles.
My work is grounded depth psychotherapy approach that values the relationship of the therapist and client and what shows up in the present moment, including in therapy, among other areas of focus.
I focus on growth as a person for the client, rather than a focus on pathology. Also, I follow a wholistic approach to view the whole person in the client, rather than a focus on an aspect of a person, such as behavior or cognition.
I help clients to examine themselves, to increase their awareness of themselves, to pursue meaning.
I am a psychotherapist dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care for individuals. As a multiculturally oriented therapist, I deeply respect the unique backgrounds, values, and worldviews each client brings. Having lived and worked across diverse cultural settings, I understand how identity, family, spirituality, and social context shape our experiences of wellbeing and distress. My approach integrates empathy with curiosity — creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore themselves more fully and move toward greater wholeness.