My Therapy Approach
My philosophy is that therapy is centered in relationships: our therapeutic relationship, your interactions with those around you, and most importantly, your relationship to yourself. In our time together, we will touch on all of these and work with your core values to help you live a meaningful, easeful and authentic day to day life.
I strive to create a relaxed, accepting and playful environment in the therapy space. Our time together is precious, but far more impactful is how you bring this work to your life outside of therapy. Sometimes this might mean using concrete tools that we agree would help you, and other times it might mean adopting subtle shift in perspective. My goal is to provide you with the therapy that suits you best, but you are always the expert on yourself!
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I change.”
Carl Rogers
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For Couples:
My couples training is in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. (You can learn more about this approach by reading Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson.) I will work with you to create a space in which big emotions can safely live, and help you move away from problem solving and towards being present with each other.
For Physicians:
I have years of experience supporting residents and fellows and I understand the unique challenges of working as a medical doctor. I am familiar with the pressures of your field on both you, and the relationships in your life, and I’m here to help you work through these issues and others you may encounter along the way.
My Work is Influenced by :
Mindful Self-Compassion
Evolutionary Neuroscience
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Rogerian Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Collaborative Problem Solving
Motivational Interviewing
Body Awareness
Sensorimotor Movement
Cultural Humility
Family of Origin Mapping
Mentalizing
Insight Oriented Therapy
Yoga and Mindful Movement
Areas of Interest Include:
Perfectionism
Life Transitions
Stress and Burnout
Relationship Distress
Anxiety
Sleep Disturbance
Self-Reflection
Trauma
Self-Worth
Depression
Career Doubts
Interpersonal Communication and Boundaries
Loss and Grief