Honesty, integrity, insight, awareness, knowledge, relief and resolutions are what you'll get with me. I believe the theraputic process is organic and our sessions will unfold overtime, focusing on getting you to a place where you can think clearly, understand yourself better and feel solid. I am an out of the box thinker and doer with full acceptance for all lifes wonders. Differences are appealing and I welcome them with open arms, encouraging you to be your absolute self %100 of the time. If you need a jump start, help figuring out what makes you tick, what makes you happy, what your authentic self needs to thrive, I'd love to work with you. Life throws curve balls that can be annoying, frustrating, shocking at times. I get it because I've been there. It's ok and healthy to ask for help. My specialties include insight oriented talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and strategic therapy. My history is working with adults who have depression and anxiety, relationship distress, anger management issues, trauma histories, existential crisis and have co-occurring disorders which require medication treatment. I work with couples who seek help communicating and bringing the love back into their relationship. I provide psycho-education and real life solutions to problems that seem unsolvable at face value, but with that one tweak, you find out they were solvable all along. I fully believe in the connection between body and mind and weave differing modalities into therapy in order to address each component of healing and wellness. Often we don't realize that just one simple tweak can launch you into the lifetime you want. Are you struggling with personal challenges affecting your relationships, work, social life and, most importantly, yourself. Do you miss that hope, that loving feeling for your partner or your kids? Complex, yet common, issues around love, family, purpose in life, and doing what truly makes you happy, have become overwhelming and you’re ready to do something different. Are you feeling underwhelmed? You may have recently undergone a loss, job change, life change, a psychiatric or medical emergency, and are feeling completely stuck. I believe your truth is in you, and my role of therapist is to provide emotional support, insight, and to help you navigate through past and present so you can have the future you deserve.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
With the firm belief that timing is everything, each strategy and session is tailored to fit your needs at any given time. With me, you'll get strategically tailored, collaborative, exploratory insightful sessions to help you with what you are seeking therapy for. Sometimes what you will find is that the initial reason for therapy, is not what you end up working on. Emotional safety and the freedom to explore your deepest emotions, organize your thoughts, and decipher your experiences is provided here. You will come to understand the Why’s which prompt your choices and lead your evolution in the primary relationship with yourself and your outside relationships will become more fulfilling in every way, day after day.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Talk Therapy Relational Therapy Brief and Strategic Therapy Solution Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Timeline Therapy Dialectal Behavioral Therapy Insight oriented Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Drama Therapy - Role playing Gottman Methods for Couples Therapy Compassionate/Non-Violent Communication practice for both individuals and couples Mindfulness techniques including Vagus Nerve Exercises, Breathing, and Walk and Talk
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I've been told that I bring something refreshing to therapy. My presentation is direct, yet empathetic and nurturing at the same time. I've been called the "Hippie Therapist." which I don't quite understand, though perhaps it is because people feel safe with me which is a strength in any capacity. As you work with me, I believe you will begin to see yourself as extremely valuable and relevant to others and most importantly, to yourself. I encourage you to own the freedom to change your mind and direction without any shame or guilt, ask questions, take risks and live your life with no regrets. Wayne Gretzky said it best, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Come see me. Together, we'll get you back on track.