My Approach to Therapy

My approach to therapy is integrative and client-centered, drawing from various evidence-based practices to tailor treatment to each individual’s needs.

I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and together we will build a very close and intimate relationship. I work diligently to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and supported.

Step one is building trust with you. This has never been a step that I have struggled to achieve. I take the time to get to know the inner workings of you, the key players in your life, and some of your past experiences that may have been difficult to bear. I take a psychodynamic approach , and all of those parts of you that you may have been trying to burry or avoid, are necessary to process in an effort to move forward as your best self.

Every person is different, and everyone has different needs and preferences. You and I will work together to identify what it is that you want out of therapy- also known as creating a treatment plan. I want to get a clear understanding of what it is that is bringing you to therapy, so that we can create goals that are conducive to your main reason for starting.

For many of us, being more open minded or seeing things from another perspective can be challenging without the guidance of a therapist. I take a psychodynamic, realistic, and humanistic approach to therapy. This process is not a “one size fits all”, and my approach varies based on what is presented in session. I am trained and informed in many different therapeutic modalities. I recognize that therapy cannot be implemented using a cookie cutter approach or a one size fits all method. As I get to know you and build rapport, my approach will depend on who you are. The modalities that I implement most often in my practice are Psychoanalytic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Understanding of Attachment styles/Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have found that these all yield positive results when working with clients.

I also understand that therapy is (for most) not a forever kind of a thing. My goal is to empower my clients to gain the insight necessary to implement new ways of thinking & and coping in their everyday lives when they are not actively coming to therapy. Of course I will always be here, but my goal is to be empowering to my clients and here for them when needed.

I know how important it is to feel heard, and to have professional help from an outsider. I value the therapeutic relationship we build together and I am an active player in our sessions. When I say “outsider” I am referring to the fact that I am not a friend or family member, so I hold no bias. My job is to help people hear and understand things that may be difficult, but in the most heartfelt and careful way possible.

Allow me to join you on your journey, hold the space you need, and be there for you.