My stance is that therapy is both a science and an art. I value evidence based practice and also believe strongly in the interpersonal skills of the therapist as an element of healing. I strive to build a deep empathic connection that will make you feel heard and understood. It is only when you feel understood and accepted for who you are that you can freely explore all parts of yourself and acknowledge the full range of your experience. My goal is to help you feel safe to break down walls and hear you out without bias, judgement, or unsolicited advice. My experience has been that the interventions really begin working once the specifics of what you're dealing with are well understood.

Anxiety, depression, past trauma, or your mood swings may be a part of your experience but they are not you and I will help you focus on who you are beyond your symptoms and who the ideal you is. My goal is not only symptom reduction but helping you recognize and reach the full potential you have and build a life that is fulfilling and aligned with your goals and values. Fear often inhibits us from achieving what we want in life. Fear of rejection, fear of judgement, fear of discomfort, fear of our feelings, fear of difficult conversations, fear of making ourselves vulnerable. The questions I ask is what is the worst that would happen if you did these things? And reframing the question from a negative to a positive, what benefits might you get from taking these risks?

I use strategies from multiple orientations including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Problem Solving Treatment. I believe in the dialectical principles that learning to balance is one of the big keys to alleviating distress and that it starts with being able to balance between acceptance and change. I will assist you in both becoming more accepting of who you are and what you experience while helping you to facilitate the growth and change you'd like to see for yourself and your life.

Connect, Accept, Empower, Change