Because of my past personal and professional experience, I typically work with people who are "finding themselves," which can occur at any age, especially after a big change or loss or life event. I specialize in grief, bereavement, sexuality, and spirituality, and often my clients have some sort of religious background or are artists/makers/creatives. I work really well with sensitive men, strong women, and people who feel stuck or misunderstood.
I view clinical symptoms as signposts that our systems are trying to tell us something, and I view therapy as the space we make to try and listen. I find that when we get a sense of what's really going on in our body, heart, and mind -- and how to express it in healthy, fulfilling ways -- then our paths and relationships become easier and more clear. You know your life best; my job is to make space for you to sort it out safely and give you skills and resources to live the way you want.
It's very important to me that therapy is useful to you and that we can make changes if it isn't. I consistently check in about our goals and make sure that what we are doing and talking about in session is helping us get there. A goal can be something as simple as "Look, my life is stressful and I just want a place to vent every week" to helping you make specific changes, learn new behaviors, and accomplish important things in your daily living, career, and relationships.
