I welcome working with people who realize they are having certain difficulties navigating life because of a struggle with feelings, behaviors and thoughts. The awareness of the struggle is the most important first step that we revisit throughout therapy until you can make peace within. You can become skilled at releasing attachments to the patterns that plague you. My specialty is helping those having difficulties with their own feelings, thoughts and behaviors, relationships as a result of trauma, being newly clean & sober, or because of a chronic physical or mental illness such as OCD or ADHD. I welcome you to not hesitate to reach out.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session is primarily dedicated to me listening to you share why you want therapy. We get to know each other a bit, sharing some history. And I let you know about my background, why I love my job, how I work and how we can get to where you want to be.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Before formalizing my clinical degree I studied and taught yoga, Eastern philosophy and practices for over 38 years as part of my own healing process. At the same time and in conjunction with learning principles of holistic psychotherapy, I have also been steeped in twelve step work, a brilliant model to help anyone recover from their suffering. Of course I also studied and practice Evidence based western therapies such as ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, DBT, EMDR and ERP. Every client will get an individual treatment plan that uses the best from a full spectrum of interventions to treat their issues.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
If you are have a desire for expanding your awareness to experience the natural peace that resides with you and are willing to open your heart, be honest and grow toward acceptance, no matter how difficult, then you are in a great position to heal and experience a full life and lasting serenity.
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy is very good at shedding light on hidden meanings and motivations behind our undesirable thought and behavioral patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a an excellent therapy used to help us how to mindfully address overwhelming emotions and distress.
Psychoeducation
Learning how your nervous system works is an important step in understanding and detangling from difficult relationships, and the first step in having a great relationship with yourself!