My Approach to Therapy

I work from a Humanistic lens while using evidence-based interventions from Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, and Internal Family Systems modalities. I will greet you with warmth and care. Whether you are looking for new coping mechanisms or want to dig into deeper healing work, I will meet you where you are and help you reach your goals. 

Three core principles guide my work as a therapist: safety, witnessing, and championing healing and growth.

Safe Space. I can not overstate the importance of feeling safe with your therapist. Safety in therapy looks like transparency, respect, listening, and authenticity. Opening up to someone may feel new. We often hide behind masks or roles in our relationships. For example, do you take care of others’ emotions at the expense of yourself? I hope to create an environment where you no longer need those and can be more yourself. You’ll feel my commitment to safety throughout our time together. 

Witnessing You. When was the last time you felt like someone “got” you?  I believe one of the gifts of therapy is the chance to be understood. My job as a therapist is to point out the things you can not see on your own. I want to understand the context of your life — your upbringing, genes, experiences, etc. — and how it impacts you in the here and now. Compassionate witnessing provides you an opportunity to get to know your whole person.

Championing Healing & Growth. This is where the rubber meets the road as they say. Not only am I in the room to help you feel safe and seen, but I am also here to champion meaningful change. After all, why would you enter therapy if there wasn’t something you wanted to gain?