Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first session will be a bit different than your follow-up sessions. I will direct the focus more and the session will be more structured. I will ask specific questions about your background, current life, reasons for seeking therapy, and mental health and life goals. I will also ask questions to assess your mental health and symptoms to identify a provisional diagnosis and treatment plan. By the end of the first session, we should both have a sense of whether or not it was easy to talk. Additionally, it is my professional and ethical responsibility to determine if I have the appropriate training, experience, and skills to help you with the reasons you have come to therapy.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strength is helping people with the abstract, non-tangible aspects of life. I am good at helping you sort through your experience to identify patterns and underlying needs. From this deeper understanding, I can help you explore ways to shift patterns and better meet your needs.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My perspective emphasizes the complex and dynamic nature of human beings. You are, above all things, a human being and to be human is a wild experience. My approach focuses on helping you gain insight into the variety of factors that have influenced and shaped you and your life. These impacts often present in the therapy process and relationship providing a powerful opportunity to explore and shift patterns. The feedback I typically get from clients is that they have gained a deeper understanding and acceptance of who they are and what they want from their life. I have observed many of my clients to feel more empowered and freer in their lives. My style is conversational, and I strive to be both gentle and direct with my feedback. I see therapy as an organic and holistic process that shifts with the ebb and flow of your life. In general, I ask you to be in charge of the focus of sessions and I will apply my relevant knowledge and skills. I try to provide you with options about different approaches to explore what you bring to session. I enjoy sharing the science of psychology and strive to provide practical information and skills that you can apply in your daily life.