Beginning your counseling journey is an investment in you, your family, and your relationships.
Learn about the different types of sessions I offer and my therapeutic approaches.
Individual Counseling
I am a good fit for adults and teens who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide compassionate, holistic, and client-centered therapy, using evidence-based modalities to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve your goals.
Couples Counseling
I utilize various modalities to support couples who want to enhance their relationships, communicate more effectively, and create stronger and healthier connections.
Family Counseling
I specialize in supporting families who are navigating the complexities of parenting, particularly those with children who have unique or individualized needs. My services include parenting support and therapy, as well as guidance on how to effectively access resources within the school system.
Therapeutic Approaches
My training in a variety of therapeutic techniques allows me to provide tailored support to clients with diverse backgrounds, ages, and needs. I frequently integrate methods from several modalities to create an effective and personalized approach. The following are some of the modalities I use most often:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a goal-oriented therapy that helps people understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The core idea is that by changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, a person can change how they feel. Therapists teach clients practical skills to identify and challenge irrational thoughts and replace them with more balanced, realistic ones.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a modified form of CBT specifically developed to help people regulate intense emotions and manage self-destructive behaviors. It's built on a balance of two concepts: acceptance and change. Clients learn skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that focuses on the connection between the mind and the body to promote healing from trauma and stress. The core principle is that emotional and psychological issues, especially those stemming from trauma, are stored in the body. This approach helps to regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of safety and calm.
Existential Therapy
Existential therapy explores fundamental questions about human existence, such as freedom, choice, responsibility, and the meaning of life. It’s less about a specific set of techniques and more about a philosophical approach to understanding a client’s struggles. The goal is to help individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives and take responsibility for their choices. It focuses on the client's subjective experience and their potential for growth.
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapy
Solution-focused therapy is a brief, collaborative, and goal-oriented approach that focuses on a client's strengths and resources rather than their problems. The therapist and client work together to identify the client's desired future and then build on existing successes and abilities to achieve it. This approach assumes clients have the inner resources to solve their problems and emphasizes creating solutions over analyzing the cause of the problem.
Gottman Method
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples counseling, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It focuses on helping couples build a stronger, more stable relationship by increasing closeness, friendship, and affection. It teaches couples practical skills to manage conflict and deepen intimacy. The approach uses a combination of assessments, exercises, and guided conversations to improve communication and trust.