Every person who seeks therapy is unique. Every person has the strength and courage to explore his or her own life. My job as a professional counselor is to provide support and insight, and to maintain a pace that feels comfortable. My clients come to therapy seeking relief from depression, anxiety, self-doubt and criticism.
Studies have shown that the most important element of successful therapy is a safe and caring therapeutic relationship between therapist and client. As your therapist, I am committed to connecting with you and understanding your perspective. I am a strong advocate for your best interests and your overall health. Often this means seeing and appreciating your strengths while also gently attending to the vulnerabilities that create conflict, “stuck-ness” or discord in your life.
My style is proactive, positive and strengths-based (which means I see and encourage the positive in you). I am interested in knowing and understanding you and will actively participate in your therapy. I tend to be direct and straightforward about what I see, without being harsh. I take you and your feelings seriously while also maintaining a sense of humor. I will encourage you without pressuring you.
In therapy, I encourage self-exploration through open curiosity and non-judgment. We strive to form a comfortable relationship in which you feel seen, understood and free to expand your thinking and take the steps necessary to change the things that obscure your clarity, effectiveness or productivity.
I believe that the experiences we have over the course of our lives shape our adult behavior, our beliefs about the world and our place in it. I also think that culture, family, society and circumstances influence our psychological functioning.
