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About My Clients
My approach to helping you become the expert of your own healing is warm, humorous, and directive. I specialize in CPTSD, PMDD, self-expression, and couples therapy. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and person-centered. I enjoy infusing Internal Family Systems, Art Therapy, and Polyvagal (nervous system regulation) into the talk therapy experience. I also love working with individuals who want to gently use exposure therapy to help them grow confidence and live more expanded lives.
My Background and Approach
In my former career I was a director of large production shows on cruise ships. On top of putting the show together as the director, I specialized in training and preparing performers (singers, dancers, and divers) in the aerial arts, like flying on trapeze, in harnesses, lyra, and silk duets. This unique background exposed me to an abundance of diversity, working with people from around the globe as I traveled around it. The heavy responsibilities polished me into a capable professional. My caring and directive style as a therapist is direct lineage of that work. I'm used to helping people figure things out and take risks while being anchored in safety and support.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe emotional struggles are sometimes reactions to social contexts, such as sexism or discrimination, rather than personal failings. I want to help you identify how power imbalances in your relationships, workplace, and/or society have you feeling anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. I want to help you increase your personal agency and find creative solutions to decrease your suffering.