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About My Clients
These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb. ~ Najwa Zebian At times, we may carry burdens or experiences from the past that interfere with our ability to enjoy the present or prevent our ability to move forward. Sometimes, we just don't know what's interfering with our lives, we just know we want something different. We may have difficult lives or even really lovely lives and something gets in the way of our ability to feel good. Perhaps we're lonely in a full room
My Background and Approach
This is your therapy session. I partner with clients on their journey toward their goals. You are provided a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and experiences. You are offered the opportunity to build tools and strategies to support you in setting down those mountains, becoming empowered, and building resiliency in order to enjoy the present and move forward in your life. To support clients in addressing challenges, I use empathetic listening and evidenced based treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy skills and mindfulness. I have worked with a wide array of individuals from varying backgrounds. I have worked with trauma and If this is the kind of work you need to do, I can hear those stories and walk that journey with you.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe every person including you is inherently valuable and there is nothing you or anyone else can do or say to change that value. Like a crumpled $20 bill is still worth $20, your value is inherent. This belief influences my choices and social justice activities. Every person is capable of growth and change in every point in their lives. I believe you are able to make the changes you want including unlearning skills that kept you safe at one point in your life, but no longer work for you. Life is musical, but I will not hold it against you if you're unaware of this. I love animals, the sounds the birds make at sunrise, a hot cup of coffee to sip on and dancing. I enjoy opportunities to be silly and laugh.