Approach
and
what to expect
You may be asking yourself why choose therapy and why now?
People often make the decision to go to therapy when other sources are not providing them the answers they’re seeking. It is sometimes at a point when curiosity or distress inspires the will to change or learn something about themselves.
As first time humans, it is natural we come across stuck points. Stuck points can show up in our thoughts and feelings, in our relationships, in pursuit of our goals, or ability to feel satisfied with how we’re experiencing life.
Therapy is a way for us to examine our stuck points with curiosity rather than judgement. We can explore why we are in repeating patterns in our emotions, thoughts, and relationships. In tending to these curiosity, we can also find ways to expand our lives and move through these stuck points rather than against them.
Why therapy?
What to expect
We approach your stuck points and struggles with warmth, encouragement, and curiosity. Rather than fitting you into a specific modality, I believe in therapy tailored specific to you. I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed practices, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I also offer a Psychodynamic approach which is an evidence-based therapy that works well for a wide-range of human experiences, such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. Psychodynamic therapy refers to attending to relationship patterns, inner conflicts, and invisible processes that keep us in stuck patterns. As we slowly come to understand these complex parts of our lives, we also process the somatic experiences of these stuck parts.
In session, we will pay attention to here-and-now thoughts, feelings, and sensations to not just finally see your inner conflicts but also the strength to overcome them.