I am a therapist dedicated to guiding clients through life's challenges with compassion, insight, and an emphasis on personal empowerment. I prioritize your unique needs, actively listen, and work collaboratively with you to define and pursue your treatment goals. My approach integrates a holistic understanding of the mind-body connection, and together, we will cultivate self-satisfaction, resilience, and intuition as key tools for healing and growth.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will start with an intake process that allows me to get to know you and understand what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask about your history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve in our work together. This session is also a chance for you to share what has or hasn’t worked for you in the past. I aim to create a comfortable, judgment-free space where you feel heard and empowered to begin this journey.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider lie in my ability to balance warmth and nurturing support with the capacity to challenge and be direct when it’s helpful for your growth. I’m committed to creating a safe space where you feel heard and understood, but I also encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone when it aligns with your goals. I work collaboratively with clients, adapting my approach to best support you in navigating life’s challenges with both empathy and honesty.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify, understand, and reframe negative thought patterns that may be fueling anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. CBT focuses on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. By recognizing how specific thought patterns impact emotions and actions, clients can learn to challenge and change them, leading to more balanced, constructive responses to life’s challenges.
Mind-body approach
I use the mind-body approach to help clients recognize and harness the connection between their physical experiences and mental health. This approach involves understanding how the body holds onto stress and emotions, often manifesting in tension, fatigue, or even physical pain. By bringing awareness to these sensations, we can explore how the body and mind communicate, helping clients identify and release stored emotions.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support you in building psychological flexibility. This involves embracing, rather than avoiding, your emotions and recognizing them as part of the human experience. Together, we focus on accepting challenging emotions and exploring how to engage in actions that align with your values, fostering a sense of purpose and strengthening self-esteem. This approach helps create a healthier relationship with your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to manage anxiety and increase your confidence.
Psychodynamic
I incorporate a psychodynamic approach to help clients understand how unconscious thoughts, past experiences, and unresolved conflicts influence their current behaviors and emotions. This approach emphasizes exploring patterns and dynamics formed early in life that may still impact self-esteem, relationships, and mental well-being. By becoming aware of these deep-rooted patterns, clients gain insights into behaviors or emotions that might feel automatic or difficult to change. In sessions, we might explore recurring themes in the client’s life, such as feelings of inadequacy, attachment styles, or relationship dynamics. By bringing these underlying issues to light, clients can begin to release old emotional burdens, understand themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.