Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
I take a person-centered approach to therapy while drawing upon a range of techniques & theories. I have assisted people with mood disorders and various diagnosis, helped individuals and couples create more fulfilling relationships, & facilitated individuals in finding solutions to their problems. The client can expect a place where they can share with someone who is empathetic, caring, & non-judgmental. The client has a place to be heard while also receiving suggested insights and direction.
My Background and Approach
My approach to therapy includes person-centered and humanistic approaches to treatment, including Gestalt and Narrative therapy. I also draw upon psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory (how our early attachments impact our present relationships), transactional analysis (how we relate as a child, adult, or parent in our interactions), spiritual psychology, & cognitive behavioral therapy. I typically work with individuals and couples, but have also worked with families, adolescents, and children. I have worked with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD & OCD. I also have extensive experience working with couples and individuals with relationship issues. I take an informal approach to therapy seeing the client as having their own wisdom while also recognizing they have come to therapy to receive professional insight, direction, and guidance. I am friendly, approachable, & create a comfortable environment. I also recognize that humor can be a part of therapy.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
On a more personal note: I have volunteered and worked in the arena of psychology and social services since my early 20s, as a volunteer with various populations and employment as a residential caseworker for the severely mentally ill. These earlier life experiences have motivated a lifelong career in counseling, psychology/psychotherapy, and I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for 17 years . I love psychology and am passionate about helping people to create a more fulfilling, happy, and peaceful life experience. (Please contact me if you do not see an available appointment that works for you, on the direct booking link, as additional availability is available. Also contact me if you have any further questions.)