I work primarily with women who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, life transitions, or the effects of difficult experiences. You may be someone who thinks deeply and cares deeply, but finds yourself stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but have trouble changing. I bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and a little humor to therapy. You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin. We can start with where you are and figure things out together.
My approach is collaborative and focused on understanding the whole picture. We'll pay attention to your thoughts, emotions, body, behaviors, relationships, and experiences, while exploring the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I don't believe therapy is about forcing yourself to think positively or finding the “right” way to live. Instead, we'll work toward having more flexibility and choice in how you respond to what life brings you, while staying connected to what matters to you.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about what's been happening, what you'd like to be different, and some of the patterns or experiences that may be contributing. I'll ask questions and offer observations along the way, but you don't need to arrive with a perfectly defined goal. We'll start where you are and figure out together where it makes sense to go from there.
