I specialize in helping clients to improve their relationships with themselves and others and to pursue meaning and authenticity in their lives. Whether you are going through a major life change right now or coming to terms with old patterns, I offer a space free of judgment where you can explore what it is like to show vulnerability and be received with compassion. I will help you build new skills to understand your emotions and feel empowered in your life.
In therapy, I balance empathy with an analytical approach that helps clients get outside their own perspective and learn about their blind spots. My approach to therapy is anchored in the existential/humanistic stance: I see the therapist and client as fellow travelers, and I try to act as a witness and a guide as you walk your path. I also integrate science-based tools when I think they can help from CBT, DBT, and ACT. I see the goal of therapy as deepening self understanidng, find meaning, and exploring new perspectives on the hardest parts of life to help alleviate suffering.
In the beginning of therapy, we will collaboratively outline goals for how you would like your life to be different and what we think will help you create change. I love working with and supporting clients who are ready to examine the painful parts of their lives (both past and present) and take steps towards living their life more fully right now.
