My perspective is family-oriented. My studies have included a deep understanding of family dynamics and how these dynamics shape and influence individual growth. I work alongside clients to help bring insight into patterns that may contribute to unhealthy outcomes. Through a collaborative process, we explore these patterns and work toward creating a healthier rhythm and harmony within an individual’s life.
Through my studies and clinical experience, I have come to appreciate the integration of the mind, body, and soul in the healing process. My therapeutic approach seeks to honor and address each of these areas within a client’s life.
In my experience working with women who have experienced trauma, it is often essential to engage these three foundational dimensions of a person’s life in order to support meaningful and lasting healing.
I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that integrates evidence-based cognitive behavioral techniques, an understanding of family systems, and respect for the client’s spiritual life and personal beliefs. Together, these elements allow us to explore patterns, develop practical tools for change, and support healing in a way that aligns with the client’s values and lived experience.
The first session is primarily focused on information gathering. During this time, I explore what has brought a client to therapy and begin to understand their personal history, current concerns, and hopes for change. I may also send brief assessments to help gauge levels of anxiety, depression, or other concerns so we have a clearer idea of where to begin our work.
Early in the process, we discuss the client’s goals for therapy and identify the areas they would like to focus on. In the beginning stages, I typically recommend meeting weekly for the first six weeks. If appropriate, sessions may then move to a biweekly schedule and eventually to monthly sessions for maintenance and continued support. Throughout the process, we regularly assess the client’s needs and adjust the frequency of sessions as necessary.
I often provide practical exercises or “homework,” because much of the meaningful work of therapy happens between sessions as clients apply what they are learning to their daily lives. I sometimes jokingly say that my goal is to work myself out of a job. Therapy is meant to be a supportive process that equips clients with the insight and tools they need to navigate their lives with greater confidence and resilience. My hope is that clients leave therapy feeling empowered, and that if they ever need support again in the future, they feel comfortable reaching out.
