Are you having trouble in life or in your relationships? I can offer the effective and compassionate support you need. I help clients to build rich, meaningful lives that are psychologically and physically more healthful. I earned my Master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014, and have over a decade of experience treating people presenting with a diverse range of psychological and emotional challenges. I specialize in helping people to heal their relationships and change destructive cycles. I honor the courage it takes for clients to come to therapy and explore difficult issues, and strive to create a safe and empowering environment for my clients.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session or two, I’ll ask you questions and talk with you to get to know you and understand your areas of need. I'll use the information you share and your intake questionnaire results to provide clinical recommendations and a general overview of what our work together might look like. My ultimate aim is to have you leave each session with a simple action plan: something practical to take away and use to actively make a difference in your life. My priority is to help you relate to yourself and others with with a greater sense of compassion and curiosity.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I practice with a warm, attuned approach that emphasizes self-acceptance, compassion, and change. As a therapist, I work to create a space where my clients can feel understood, safe, and cared for, in which they can effectively explore their current difficulties and challenges. I help people relate to their thoughts and feelings differently so that they can focus on building meaning and fulfillment. In addition, I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and am passionate about helping couples to break free from negative cycles of communication and conflict. EFT research shows that 70% of couples move from marital distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I look at patterns of communication and self-talk that often lead people to feeling disconnected, leading to self-criticism, not feeling cared for, or like they are failing. I work on exploring and changing those patterns, so couples can feel more confident, loved, cared for, and like they're doing a good job in their relationship.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I help clients to clarify their values: what matters to them, what they want to stand for in life, and what strengths and qualities they want to develop. I work with my clients as a team to help them learn skills and build the sorts of lives they want to live so they can take action to solve problems, face challenges, and do things that make life better.