Philosophy

One of my favorite things about therapy is the opportunity to be understood and accepted exactly as you are, even as you are trying to change. I work with clients to develop a more compassionate way of approaching problems, fears and shame. Though I use elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Feminist and Systems theories, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic theories in my work, my philosophy on counseling expands beyond diagnosis and pathology. I strive to help clients feel seen and heard as fellow human beings, rather than as a collection of symptoms. I particularly enjoy helping clients work on building healthier, more accepting relationships with themselves. We are complex, complicated beings - I believe that identity cannot be summarized in an "elevator pitch" or a few lines on a resume. Wellness includes incorporating even the parts of ourselves that we dislike.

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I particularly enjoy providing therapy to folks in relationships. Our culture rarely offers adequate support for romantic partnerships, especially as we try to form new family units (with or without children). Additionally, relationships tend to stir up all kinds of desires and conflicts from our early lives. While this sometimes results in argument and power struggles, it can also provide an opportunity for each partner to heal and repair old wounds. In relationship therapy, I work to normalize many of the feelings and patterns you may be experiencing, while offering a new perspective on communication, conflict resolution, and development of a more mutually loving and supportive dynamic.