People often seek therapy when they’re facing a predicament that’s preventing them from engaging in their lives or with loved ones in the way they want. Sometimes we can identify the sources of our pain, and sometimes we don’t fully understand why we feel stuck. In either case, talking to a professional in a safe and trusting environment can help. Perhaps you’re having trouble coping with the effects of trauma or difficult life circumstances. Maybe anxiety is getting in the way of pursuing what’s important to you. You may be feeling disconnected from yourself, or want closer and more fulfilling relationships. You may be grieving a loss or going through a difficult life transition. Or perhaps you struggle with being vulnerable with others or expressing important parts of yourself. Whatever the reason may be, if you’re feeling unhappy, overly stressed, or unfulfilled, it’s worth addressing.
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In my practice, I focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship rooted in acceptance and authenticity. My style is collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental. My approach is primarily psychodynamic, though I integrate other techniques such as ACT, CBT and DBT skills, tailoring my style to each person’s unique needs. I also address the ways in which socio-political context impacts experience.
Therapy is a space where you are encouraged to speak your mind openly and honestly, where you don’t have to censor yourself. It’s a space where you learn to approach your internal world with curiosity rather than judgment. Within this frame, we will explore and work through your symptoms, process how past events may be influencing your current experience, and bring awareness to feelings, conflicts, and themes that were not yet accessible and that contribute to your difficulties. Over time, we’ll gain insight into your unique ways of thinking, feeling, and relating and work toward changing unhelpful patterns. It is my hope that through this process, you can come to know yourself more fully, recognize the complex and often contradictory nature of being human, and learn to live and relate to others more freely and authentically.
In couples therapy, I’ll help identify dynamics that are keeping you stuck, disrupt problematic patterns of interaction, and foster curiosity, compassion, and open communication. We’ll also explore early family-of-origin attachments, which can shed light on each partner’s contribution to the relationship dynamic. At times, I’ll encourage new ways for you to relate to each other that may help liberate each partner from familiar yet unwanted roles. Over time, we will work toward nurturing a relationship in which each partner can be their authentic self and feel understood, valued, and cared for by the other.
