Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
Sometimes we know just what we need. Sometimes we just feel lost and confused. When we are dealing with anxiety or depression or feel like the relationships in our life are getting off track (or have already gone off the road!), we can all benefit from having a safe and knowledgeable place to step back and get some clarity and support - and then to explore ideas about how to make things better. You can fire me anytime, so don't hesitate to reach out to see if we are a fit!
My Background and Approach
My work is evidence and science based, but research shows that many therapy approaches are helpful - the key is to find the right fit for each person's needs. Therapy needs to be a comfortable relationship where issues are discussed while we explore the things that might help us move towards our goals. I bring twenty-five years of knowledge and experience to this conversation. I work with clients to set goals that make sense to them, and then bring the right therapy resources to help them meet those goals. If someone needs a practical solution to a right-now problem, we start there. If someone wants a place to feel seen and heard with compassion while they think their concerns through, we start there. We can explore together! I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic approaches, relationship and family psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and mindfulness-based approaches, and am happy to discuss spirituality if it is a source of energy for you.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in the profound value of every human being - and see the growth and development of each of us as something that contributes to the energy of life for all of us. I consider it a real privilege to be part of a field that tries to make people's lives better. I don't believe a cooker-cutter approach to therapy works, but I do work hard to keep up with research and scholarship in this field so I can bring the best of what we do know to the folks I serve. Therapy is where science meets art! I have been a therapist in private practice, in large health organizations, and I have worked as the mental health resource in multiple medical settings, so I bring a lot of experience from a broad range of client experiences to the conversation. I am also a life-long spiritual seeker of sorts, but I don't really feel as if I fit into any particular group. I love conversations about meaning and value! I also have six kids and one beautiful grandson - my best teachers in life :)