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About My Clients
Are you feeling down and finding it hard to get motivated? Do worries swirl in your head all day? Are you surprised and concerned by some of the thoughts that pop into your head? Does your grief leave you feeling you'll never get out of the pit of sadness you are in? If any of these describe you, I can help. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, and grief. I specialize in the transition to parenthood, reproductive grief, and coping with health issues like PMDD or menopause.
My Background and Approach
I want to help you see results and feel empowered to make positive changes in your life. My approach combines Narrative Therapy with research-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Narrative therapy helps us explore your life story and the ways cultural and family stories could be holding you back. I empower you to take charge of your future and be the author of your own story. I incorporate research-based tools - that work! - to help you learn how to calm your body and mind. I know life is busy, but there lots of things you can fit in that can make a real impact on how you feel. I have training in maternal mental health, women's mental health, grief, PMDD, and menopause.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have. Sometimes those tools don't work very well, or old tools might not work well for new problems. My role is to help you find the tools that will work for your unique needs. I've found a few things that feed my soul, and you may relate. Spirituality is very important to me, and I believe we all have a spiritual side that deserves to be nurtured in ways that are meaningful to you. Nature is also important to me, and I make time for camping, hiking and the beach regularly. I also do my part in trying to tread lightly by eating mostly vegan/plant based and limiting shopping. LGBTQIA+ issues are also close to my heart, and I co-chair the Rainbow Families group at the elementary school.