Warm, authentic, but direct. I have listed some of the theories I use to guide my clinical approach.
Psychodynamic
The psychodynamic approach aims to identify how the past impacts the present and contributes to maladaptive coping skills, negative core beliefs, low self-esteem, relationship problems and overall dysfunction. Psychodynamic therapy or "talk therapy" helps with emotional processing, development of healthier coping skills and overall improved quality of life.
Attachment theory
Focuses on how our attachment to our primary caregivers
(birth- 7 years) impacts our attachments later in life, most often with romantic partners. It is helpful to identify attachment styles when looking at interpersonal relationships, dysfunctional relationship patterns, and developing an understanding of client needs.
Grief Therapy
Grief comes in many forms, including: job loss/job change, relocation, death of a loved one/pet, life transitions, divorce, chronic illness/loss of mobility, disability, loss of a friendship, etc. Grief therapy provides a safe space to help clients navigate their loss with help in identifying the stages of grief, emotional processing, catharsis, and acceptance/ finding meaning in loss.
Trauma informed care
This refers to any modality of treatment which takes into consideration the life circumstances and unique needs of the client. I have taken a trauma informed approach to care since I started as a clinical intern in community mental health. I take a trauma informed approach to treatment by getting to know the client, building the trust and safety within the therapeutic alliance and then taking a multi-modal approach to treating the clients specific needs.
