New to Grow
I am a naturally inquisitive person and I enjoy working with clients with a desire to gain insight into themselves and translate this into understanding, self-compassion, functional coping skills, and healthy boundaries. I am here to build a warm and safe space to both share things and learn about yourself. I want my clients to know that I am a real person and I want clients to be their real selves. This includes using humor and talking however you genuinely talk (swearing included, if relevant!).
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session will be mostly background information about yourself and and your presenting concern(s). We will also complete some necessary paperwork. Depending on time, we may then start to work on whatever presenting concern(s) brought you in to therapy. The first session is an opportunity for us to being to form a therapeutic alliance (to "join"). This includes me getting to know you as a person beyond simply your presenting concern(s). You also are encouraged to ask me any questions you might have about myself or the process of therapy.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I offer client-centered, humanistic, queer-affirming, and culturally sensitive treatment. I also come from a scientific background and utilize this knowledge to give insight.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT methods are very useful for tackling anxiety symptoms as well as helping a variety of other presenting problems. I like to mix CBT techniques in with other more human-centered therapies to serve as useful tools in the toolbox.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is useful for both indivudals and couples therapy to address attatchment related concerns and needs, delve into a client's emotional landscape, and for each client to feel they are met with unconditional positive regard.
Gender-affirming therapy
I can help clients seeking support related to gender transition and work from a gender-affirming stance.
Sex Therapy
I work with sex-related presenting problems utilizing a variety of sex-therapy techniques.