My approach is collaborative and client-empowered. In our first session, we’ll get to know you, explore what your daily life feels like right now, look at family history, and understand what brought you to therapy. We’ll also begin identifying what you hope to change and what might help you move forward.
A typical session begins with a check-in about what has been happening since we last met. When helpful, we may start with a brief breathing or mindfulness practice to help you slow down, feel grounded, and be present.
From there, we might follow up on something we discussed previously, explore a homework or reflection exercise, or simply focus on whatever feels most important to you that day. I’ll regularly check in and give you space to guide the direction of our work—you are an active participant in deciding what we focus on and what feels most useful.
Depending on your goals, our work might include processing trauma, using ACT or parts-informed/IFS techniques, clarifying your values, exploring relationships and patterns, or learning and practicing boundaries and communication skills. Sometimes, simply having a safe space to talk through your perspective on life, relationships, and the challenges you’re facing can be deeply valuable.
I can work in a structured or more open-ended way depending on what you need. We’ll also periodically step back—typically every 4–6 sessions—to evaluate how therapy is going, whether you’re making progress, and whether we want to adjust our approach.
We’ll usually end by identifying your main takeaway from the session and, when appropriate, something you’d like to reflect on or practice between sessions. I often encourage journaling as a way to continue noticing patterns, insights, and growth outside of therapy.
