I use my knowledge of relationships and family dynamics to help individuals and couples make improvements in their lives. When people feel stuck, I love helping them move on. I believe people generally want to improve and grow throughout their lives and I like being an agent of that change.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I always see an individual in the context of their family and relationships. My approach to therapy is to use an open mind to examine values and thought processes that effect an individual’s behaviors and feelings. My style is very encouraging and strengths based. I believe that the relationship between the client and counselor must be trusting and safe. I would say that my practice involves pieces of CBT and DBT as well as positive psychology.
Clients tell me that they sometimes feel like they are talking to a friend in our sessions because I use humor and connection to help gain insight into what can be helpful.
