I look forward to building a collaborative relationship with you! I have 25 years of professional clinical experience, yet you are a unique individual. I'll share my insights and knowledge with you, but will also expect to learn from you. I will often share with you what I am wondering and ask you if you think I'm "on to something." I'm curious about you, your culture and your context. I look forward to being a partner in your healing or self-help journey!
I am transparent in that I share with you what I think may be going on. I am collaborative in that I see our work together as a partnership. My work is guided by evidence-based practice, but the practical application is where we learn what makes the most sense for you. I seek to understand you as an individual in the context of your family, your social circles, your intimate relationships, your work, your cultural context, and community.
It's ok if you're not sure about therapy! I hope that our first few sessions together will help clarify what you are looking for and how I can help. Ultimately, I hope that our work together will help you achieve greater clarity, insight, self-acceptance, confidence, relief from distress, and a roadmap forward.
