Areas of Expertise

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues, Women’s Issues

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Approach

Eclectic, Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Approaches. 

 

I believe that fostering a safe and authentic therapeutic relationship can be the catalyst for lasting and expansive growth. I aim to tailor my approach to you and your goals so that you feel truly welcome and accepted, rather than the experience feeling cold, clinical, and impersonal. I recognize that the act of seeking counseling leaves many feeling vulnerable and exposed, and as such, I put special emphasis on ensuring that you feel empowered and in control of what happens over the course of our therapeutic relationship. You are the expert on you, and only you can call the shots regarding what ultimately works or does not work for you. Although my role does often involve challenging my clients when appropriate, I prefer to take a gentle and collaborative approach – we work as a team. One of the greatest honors of being a therapist is being granted the privilege to walk alongside my clients while they confront the pain that has prevented them from actively participating in their lives.

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I choose to integrate several counseling theories to inform my counseling approach, specifically elements of cognitive therapy, behavior therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. I believe that everyone is unique and that both known and unknown factors may contribute to what is occurring for you in the present moment. I utilize evidence-based practices (such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions) to assist my clients in identifying past and present patterns that may be influencing their lives. I am open to catering my approach to each individual provided that the appropriate interventions are within my scope of practice.