I offer a space of unconditional positivity where you can feel safe to be open and honest with yourself in exploring your inner and outer relationship experiences. I can help you to gain a deeper understanding of your patterns of thoughts and behaviors, and make shifts to increase self-acceptance and a constructive outlook on life. I will follow your lead in pacing and breaking down overwhelming objectives into manageable steps.
I get an initial sense of what brings you to therapy and you can share as much or as little as you choose. We will work together to set intentions and develop attainable goals.
I have a gentle, calm presence that creates a safe environment for clients to explore difficult experiences and emotions.
I love to assist people in working with their inner parts as a process of becoming a better friend to themselves. I hold compassionate space for the healing Self to emerge.
I worked in hospice and home health care for 20 years, where I gained skills in supporting clients in processing the challenging emotions involved with life transitions, chronic illness, caregiving, and losses of all kinds.
I am trained in recognizing how traumatic experiences can shape our personalities, and gently encourage exploration of their effects on our experiences in current relationships.
I have extensively studied and practiced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and incorporate it into the guidance I provide in exploration of clients' internal world and outer experiences.
I am a proponent of moving toward curiosity and acceptance of wherever a person currently is in their journey. We work together to enhance innate positive qualities that can lead to more resilience and a sense of empowerment in meeting desired goals.