Philosophy
Therapy is one of the best forms of self-love and self-care. I applaud anyone who sets aside time and makes space for working on their mental health, managing their stress, dealing with life transitions, improving their relationships, addressing past trauma, or any other thing that might bring them to therapy. I believe that each person is an expert on themselves and has an innate ability to heal. I want to meet my clients in a spirit of collaboration and respect.
Populations
I began practicing 16 years ago and have enjoyed working with many kinds of people including parents, couples, families, students, veterans, inmates, substance abusers, teens in state’s custody, trauma survivors, adoptees, LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, and people of diverse
religious or non-religious backgrounds. For me, being with people in therapy is a privilege because I get to see the best of them as they heal, learn, and grow.
Issues
I am EMDR trained and have been working with those overcoming various forms of trauma since the beginning of my career. I have also worked with people navigating depression, anxiety, attachment
issues, relationships issues, anger, mood disorders, ADHD, life transitions, faith transitions, substance abuse struggles and other unwanted habits, gender and sexuality, among other things.
Interventions
In addition to EMDR and trauma informed approaches, I also use concepts and techniques from motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT (attachment), IFS, and art therapy. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health that involves marshaling all forms of self-care: mindfulness, diet, exercise, sports, dance, art, music, hobbies, community, spirituality, etc. I am happy to coordinate (with your permission) with your other counseling or medical providers to make sure you get the best care possible.
I see children as young as 10 and as old as 110.