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About My Clients
I work with adults struggling with relationship issues, life stress, depression, loneliness, life transitions and anxiety (worry, fear, trauma). Please go to my website to find out more. www.westsidehealing.com
My Background and Approach
The ultimate goal of therapy with me is Self-actualization - accepting you exactly as you are. Accepting others exactly as they are. Applying compassion to our suffering (anxiety, guilt, resentment, anger, shame, etc). Being able to look at situations in more rational and logical ways. Having a sense of autonomy & independence in relationships. Enjoying solitude & privacy. Enjoying the journey not just the destination. Being spontaneous. Helping other people improve their lives. Being able to laugh at yourself and have a sense of humor but not at the expense of other people’s feelings. Feeling fully transformed to being the person you were born to be. I have a "hybrid" approach as each client has different needs. I'm formally trained in CBT however I've found a psychodynamic approach, coupled with Internal Family Systems (IFS Parts work) and Attachment Theory, are most impactful and transformational for my clients.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
"The most challenging moments in our lives can become opportunities for us to deepen our self understanding and our connection with others. Uncovering memory and meaning is never over until life is over." ~Daniel Siegal "You might have to let go of the hope for a better childhood, but that's only so you can create a better adulthood". ~Bessel van der Kolk "Forgiveness is giving up hope for a better past." ~Anne Lamott "You must be the change you wish to see in this world" ~Gandhi “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” ~Brene Brown "It's not too late. You are not too old. You are right on time and you are better than you know." ~Marianne Williamson