Therapy

I want you to feel comfortable being your unapologetic self in therapy. Feel free to laugh, cry, and curse all you want, as I’ll probably be joining you! I also want you to go at the pace that feels best for you.

Each session is 50-minutes. During our first appointment, we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping to get out of it, and what you’d like to work on. I’ll probably ask you more questions than I normally would because I want to get a better sense of who you are, what’s been going on, and what might be helpful for you.

If we feel like we’re a good match and decide to keep working together, sessions will start with a check-in. It could be following up on homework (yes, I assign homework!), something we talked about in our last session, or just having an open dialogue about how you’ve been doing.

I don’t believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. I pull from different approaches depending on what you need, rather than trying to force every client into the same therapeutic box.

Generally speaking, I like to go in-depth and really get to know the person in front of me. I want to understand what experiences have shaped you into the person you are today and what changes you’re hoping to make while we’re working together. It’s about self-reflection and becoming more aware of the things that have become so ingrained and automatic in how you react and behave. And then, how do you switch things up, so you quit doing the things that bug you (and maybe others. Just saying).

I’m also here to point out things you’ve probably overlooked or minimized, including the things you might brush off that are actually W’s in my book. And I’ll also call you out (gently) when you’re doing that thing you’re trying to stop doing.

Curious about the specific approaches I incorporate? Here you go:

• Person-Centered

• Strength-Based

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy

• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) also known as “tapping”

I offer weekly and biweekly sessions depending on your needs and what makes sense for you. If you’re just starting therapy, I generally recommend weekly sessions, so we can build some momentum and start working towards your goals. As you make progress and feel more solid, we can always talk about spacing sessions out to every other week or even monthly.