Individual Psychotherapy

As you consider the step of starting therapy, you may be feeling mixed emotions. The idea of sharing your inner world with someone new can feel intimidating and perhaps even intrusive, yet at the same time, there may be another part of you that deeply desires to experience relief from suffering, feels curious about what you may uncover, and hopeful about the possibility of change. It is my hope that as we create a therapeutic relationship that promotes safety, curiosity and authenticity, those initial apprehensions will begin to dissolve, and together we can embark on the transformative process of therapeutic discovery and growth. Most who participate and commit to the therapy work can expect a reduction in anxiety and/or depressive symptoms, improved coping and mindfulness strategies, enriched interpersonal relationships, deeper understanding and healing of past wounds, and improved confidence, agency and fulfillment in one's life.

It is a common misconception that those couples who start therapy together are dysfunctional or are on the verge of separation. The reality is that relationships require ongoing attention and nurturance, which can sometimes become stifled during periods of high stress. I enjoy working with couples in all different stages of relationship development including those interested in doing pre-marital work, new parents, periods of transition, grief and loss, and those who have been married for many years wanting to unlearn old, at times destructive patterns. I aim to help couples increase empathic dialogue, disentangle from reoccurring conflict cycles, address themes from development that impact their relationship, and ultimately feel more satisfied and connected with their partner. Working with couples is a speciality area of my clinical practice, and I regularly incorporate innovative interventions from trainings and supervision into my work to help couples thrive.