Being an adult can sometimes feel like you're on a roller coaster ride! Life isn't linear - it involves twists, turns, ups, and downs. We might feel "stuck" on the ride and aren't quite sure how to navigate getting off of it. Or we may find our “downs” might make us feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck. The "ups" might be exciting, but may also come with their own sets of stressors. We might want to get off the ride or take a gentler one, but not know how. And that's okay! Therapy can help. Life doesn't have to feel like you're going on a thrill ride every day - you can get on a gentler ride. Of course, we don't always know how to get off the ride or swap seats for a gentler ride (like the "kiddie roller coaster"). That's where I come in! I'm here to support you with the challenges you might be facing in life, offer you a space to reflect or process, plus find new ways to cope so you don't feel like you're on a thrill ride every day.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Research suggests that the most important vehicle for change in psychotherapy is the client-therapist relationship. Therefore, our first session will be focused on building rapport and getting to know each other. I want to get to know you as a person, not just what brings you in! It may feel a little bit weird to talk about yourself, but I am here to listen and am eager to learn about you. We will also discuss what brings you into therapy. Of course, I will share a little bit about myself (professionally) and how I can help. We will end the session with identifying some provisional treatment goals, answering any questions you may have, and discussing next steps (like scheduling).

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is meeting clients where they’re currently at in their mental health journey. For me, meeting a client where they are means honoring and respecting them where they’re at in their journey as opposed to where I think they “should” be. This allows you to have more autonomy over what therapy looks like, how it unfolds, and the overall pace of the process. As a therapist, I believe that clients are experts of their own lives and value your say in this process. I also think meeting a client where they’re at sets the stage for individualized care (which is something I very much value as a therapist).

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