My Approach to Helping
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Like shopping for a car or purchasing a home, finding a therapist with whom you connect is an investment. This investment is meant to benefit you and your desire to have a better quality of life with yourself or your partner. I work with individuals and couples on their journeys to living happier and more content lives. Do you want to feel happy with life and relieved from stress? We can work on taking care of that so that vision of yours can become a reality. Your story and the quality of your life matters most to me.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy, I focus on the relational aspect of people's lives and how those factors led to where you are currently in your life. Collaboration is key and we will discuss things every step of the way to identify what can work for you along with what fits your natural personality. I may be an expert on the process, but you are an expert at your life. We can do this together!!
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
If you have struggles in your relationship, I can provide support to you and your partner with effective communication strategies to reduce the frequency and intensity of the conflicts that led you to therapy.
If you have struggles with depressive symptoms, I can help you figure out ways to get more energy and have more fulfillment in your life.
If you have struggles with anxiety symptoms, I can help you feel more empowered over that helpless state that you find yourself in that leads to you feeling tempted to avoid uncomfortable situations.
If you are unsure of your path in life, I can help you craft a vision of your future that can be achieved with a detailed plan of how to get there.
My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy
The purpose of therapy is to help you achieve the vision that you have for your life andor relationship and identify what challenges get in your way.
My Role as a Therapist
My role in this process is to actively listen to your concerns, provide psychoeducation, review options that are available to you and encourage you to follow what is the best direction to go.
Had a Negative Therapy Experience?
If this applies to you, I am genuinely sorry that this has been your experience. I inquire about these experiences so that I can provide reassurance that my aim is to make this process feel safe and secure. At the end of my sessions, I will ask you how the session went and I encourage honesty so that you receive what you are looking to get out of our time together.
Why Going to Therapy Does Not Mean You are Weak or Flawed
Looking for support and guidance does not mean that you are "weak" or "flawed" (whatever that means). It is totally fine and even encouraged to seek out resources and therapeutic services so that you can work towards having a more satisfying life. There is nothing wrong with you; life has just been overwhelming and you would like someone on your side. The best investment that you can make is in yourself and therapy is a start.
Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.