In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first session will always include discussion about presenting issues at the forefront of the person’s life, while covering tasks such as informed consent and the limits of confidentiality. An in-depth assessment to gather historical information will take place in our first session to understand and build a foundation for the work going forward. We will also work as a team on your treatment goals and lay out the treatment course.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I think my background is a strength because I balance my Western background I’ve lived and received training with elements of Eastern influence, such as mind, body connection, movement, and mindfulness. We may spend the session utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, or other Western approaches; however, we may spend the last part on somatic work, such as body scan, or grounding to slow down the central nervous system after discussing difficult subjects in session. The benefit is these tools in session can be used later on in one’s life when dealing with triggered or upsetting thoughts and situations.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’ve worked with many different clients as diverse as a rainbow, but my hope is our work together will inspire curiosity and bring up questions to oneself. Questions such as why one thinks in one way in response to a difficult situation, or what feelings come up when you experience hurt. And through the process of curiosity, an internal transformation can take place.