Individual Therapy
Individual clients typically work with me as they are going through change in life and want support through this change.
I mainly utilize the cognitive behavioral model of therapy, which operates under the principle that the combination of our logical mind and our emotional mind leads us to act or behave in certain ways. Other frameworks I incorporate into my work include Narrative Therapy, which focuses on understanding your story, and Internal Family Systems, which focuses on accepting that while you are a product of your experiences you are always capable of rewiring your brain.
In the beginning, we will set some goals and work toward those goals. The therapy room will be a container for you to share what is on your mind in any given period of time and talk through your concerns in a healthy and productive space. Therapy can be a mentally stimulating exploration of your life’s experiences, and a place where you feel both challenged and supported as you try new habits and skills in your daily life.
I see you as the expert. While I know how to do the work, you know your life best. Remember, your experiences might have shaped you, but they do not define who you are, and you are always capable of growth & change.
Couples Therapy
Couples who work with me have a desire to prepare for a long-term commitment by using therapy as a space to build healthier patterns of communication & boundaries. Couples might also start working with me if they are looking to figure out if they would like to continue their relationship with each other.
In couples counseling, I direct each person to speak to their partner about their individual needs, desires, and insecurities. Only you can know yourself in a way that you can communicate these parts of yourself to others. The goal of being present in couples counseling is to shine a light on all the different parts of you and hold yourself accountable for all the ways you show up within the relationship, and to ultimately help your partner understand all of these parts of yourself so that they can also hold you accountable.
We will deepen our understanding of each person’s attachment style and change the ways you communicate with each other in order to move towards a healthier bond. You will each learn to de-escalate conflict as it arises, disrupt negative communication patterns, identify & accept yourselves and each other, and develop new ways to come together and problem solve. This is all in an effort to move forward in the relationship with a stronger sense of connection and healthier models of communication based on individual needs.
No matter the situation, communicating to listen, rather than to be heard, is an essential part of the healing process. I provide the space, while each of you brings the compassion, support, and empathy needed to walk through this together.