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About My Clients
I primarily work with couples in the areas of communication, boundary clarification, value alignment and emotional intimacy. I have experience helping couples who are on the fence, unsure if they are ready to recommit or call it quits. I also work with individuals with relational difficulties, especially related to low self-worth, people pleasing, or a strong tendency to put the needs of others before themselves.
My Background and Approach
I am trained in emotional focused therapy (EFT) a couple's model grounded in attachment theory and designed to help couples improve communication, restore connection, and increase overall relationship satisfaction. This work tends to be experiential. Instead of rehashing conflict, my hope is to help you and your partner interact in a new way to better understand each other. I also use narrative therapy techniques to help you challenge and re-create the story of your life and relationships. All too often it is easy to fall into unhelpful mindsets or behaviors that may have helped at one time, but now are holding you back. Let's work together to change that!
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I do not subscribe to the medical-model of mental health that assumes clients are broken and need to be fixed. Instead, I believe symptoms of depression and anxiety are often coming from a place of trying to protect ourselves. What if we worked together to find alternative ways to feel safe enough to show up in life authentically? I have lived experience with neurodiversity, and I am comfortable working with autistic and ADHD clients. My approach is neurodiverse-affirming, rather than behavioral-based. I strive to be LGBTQIA+ affirming and a BIPOC ally. I am out of network with most commercial insurances, primarily due to the over-reach within the industry. Additionally, some insurances do not cover couples therapy, arguing it is not medically necessary. Instead of following their recommendations for treatment frequency based on medical necessity, I prefer to lean into my clinical training and your intuitive understanding of yourself to make these decisions together.