Therapy Options
“Not everything that can be faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin
For individuals.
The experience of being human is full of potential and it is also complicated and sometimes painful. There can be challenges and pitfalls along the way – sometimes making it difficult to flourish or have the lives and relationships we would ideally like. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients through a compassionate exploration of their experiences (present and past), paying close attention to the places where they may feel stuck as well as the places where they feel free. By engaging in this way, clients begin to understand themselves and their experiences more completely, moving towards the fully authentic and whole person that they truly are and want to be.
For families.
Families, chosen or given, are an important part of being connected. What is a family? And what does being connected in a family mean? What is the culture of your family and what are the values and beliefs that inform your relationships? Feeling truly seen, heard and understood are foundational pieces to experiencing the connection that is so often yearned for. I assist families of all types towards a deeper understanding of their interaction patterns, identity as a whole, and the identity of individuals within that family system in an effort to facilitate a healthy, supportive, adaptable and nourishing family system.
For couples & friendships.
I support couples/friendships in navigating uncertainty and the inevitable ups and downs that happen within a relationship journey. Whether you are a new couple or you have had a long history together, I help to draw out the hopes and strengths you hold, while also supporting your understanding of the relationship patterns that may cause you to get stuck and feel frustrated. Through a creative, client-specific and client driven approach, I facilitate a compassionate exploration of your histories and experiences to broaden your understanding of yourselves and each other using principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Non-Violent Communication Strategies, Hakomi (mindful, somatic, experiential therapy), and Attachment Theory.