My Approach
“The roots of resilience...are to be found in the sense of being understood by and existing in the mind and heart of of a loving, attuned, and self-possessed other. ”
We come into this world and learn how to be human through our relationships and our attachment to others. Whether this has been a painful journey or relationships have been a source of strength, I believe that a strong therapist-client relationship is a crucial first step for anyone embarking on the work of better understanding and navigating their lives.
Each person enters therapy with their own unique and complex story, and I don’t believe that there is a ‘one size fits all’ approach to treatment. When starting therapy, I use a collaborative approach to decide what each client wants and needs from therapy. I am trained in therapeutic techniques that emphasize both finding immediate solutions to distress, as well as longer-term attachment work promoting insight and create lasting, more deeply rooted change.
Areas of expertise:
PTSD and Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Gender identity
Relationship and couples work
Blended family coaching
I have training in and use the following modalities in therapy:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapies (AEDP and ISTDP)
Gender Identity and Development (WPATH GEI SOC7 Certification)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and exposure therapies for anxiety, panic and phobias