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About My Clients
You are here because you are hoping something can be different. You are not alone. I work with a host of clients experiencing different challenges. Many of my clients seek therapy to decrease anxiety or depression, heal from a trauma, improve relationships, rid themselves of chronic pain, or navigate school with ADHD or a learning disability. Psychotherapy can be a highly effective to help each of these areas and more.
My Background and Approach
I approach each client uniquely, but maintain a few key tenants in my practice. I work to create emotional safety in the therapy relationship. I believe that this occurs through a warm and trusting environment, and enables clients to feel connected and grow. I also help my clients make positive changes in their lives. This can occur through internal shifts like emotional experiences or new insights. It can also be through external shifts like leaving a problematic relationship or beginning to exercise. I also view therapy as an opportunity to create a new way of relating to others. For example, if you are desiring to experience greater depth in your relationships we can start by practicing in the therapy relationship. Just as relationship dynamics from the “outside world” enter into therapy, the changes made in therapy will flow you into your other relationships. *For more information on how I work with children, teens and families please take a look at my website.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools to bring healing and transformation to your life. Choosing to pursue psychotherapy is brave. I see life as being filled with both celebrations and disappointments. In the midst of these celebrations and disappointments, my focus is on 1) how to help my clients improve their circumstances and 2) who my client's are becoming as they navigate these complex experiences. I also believe that human beings are built to survive. It is likely that many of the ways you adapted growing up no longer serve you. For example, not speaking up during a conflict with your parents helped you to get through your teenage years. This pattern has persisted and now not speaking up with your romantic partner is keeping you from getting your needs met in your relationship. Many problems you currently face were once solutions. Understanding this can help you find a new way of being that brings you the healing you have been looking for.