New to Grow
I believe in a direct, genuine, and candid approach to therapy. Some people appreciate this and find it comforting and others can find this a bit abrasive. I also believe in using language that makes you comfortable. You can say "shit", "fuck", "damn", etc. in my office as long as you are respectful. My goal is to create a calm and safe environment for you to be challenged and to grow.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is all the background and history stuff, so the first session is pretty dry. The more information you provide on the intake paperwork, the more time we can spend talking during the first session. After that, it is goal setting, and then we get to work. For couples, the first session is about relationship history. The 2nd and 3rd sessions are where I meet with you both individually, and the 4th session is goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I consider myself to be a very open minded and curious person. No one learns or grows from having a closed mind or believing that things can't change. I put a strong focus on results and helping you grow without me being present. I treat therapy almost as if it is a "college degree" where at some point you will graduate from therapy. It's okay to "reenroll" if you encounter a new phase in life but my goal is to give you skills and to teach you how to use those skills outside the therapy office.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Are you struggling with a major life change? Did you find out something about your partner that has led you to question the relationship? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, fear, or are you generally pissed off at either of these situations? We can work on navigating your concerns and finding constructive ways to move forward.
Adlerian
I take a forward thinking approach to help guide you forward through whatever your struggle may be. We will address relevant past experiences but in order to move forward we need to address current barriers not past excuses.
Gottman method
I am a Gottman level 1 certified couples therapist and openly discuss and guide couples through the "relationship house" how to minimize the four horsemen and how to navigate conflict constructively. This helps in areas such as infidelity recovery, lack of intimacy, sexual intimacy concerns, feeling like roommates, and struggles with communication.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
I utilize a very direct communication style and will challenge you on a rational level to point out discrepancies and drive you to action.