Teens
When working with teens, I aim to build rapport and allow space for my teenage clients to bring their interests and personality into our session. I will often play music, watch videos, draw, color, paint, write and use other unconventional methods to tailor therapy to their needs together, we can develop insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which can impart teens with a sense of control during a time that their lives and bodies may feel very out of control. I equip my teens with coping skills that they can take with them into the rest of their lives.
Adults
As a therapist, I am curious, open and direct. I am client-centered in that I like to collaborate with my adult clients by bouncing ideas off one another to better understand what is happening for them emotionally, physically and spiritually. While I do enjoy working as a team, I can also gently push back to help clients grow themselves in session. Similar to how I work with teens, I am happy to bring in art, music, breathing exercises, meditation and other creative outlets to support my clients.
Couples
When working with couples, I provide emotionally focused therapy (EFT), which focuses on the emotional attachment that exists within a romantic relationship. EFT helps your partner answer the question, “Are you there for me?” with emotional accessibility, responsiveness and engagement. Working with an EFT framework, I can assist couples in identifying the negative cycle or “dance” that occurs when connection is lost in order to then develop a further understanding of each person’s emotions and experiences. Once we understand each partner’s experience, we can then meet one another with emotional attunement.
Specialities include but are not limited to:
● Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
●Depression
●Anxiety or Panic Disorders
●Self-Esteem Issues
●Life Transitions
●Attachment Styles
●Mood Regulation
●Career Exploration
●Family Conflict
●Gender/Sexuality Exploration
●Affirming LGBTQIA+
●Spirituality
●Social Skills
●COVID-19 Support
I value providing trauma-informed, culturally competent, LGBTQIA+ friendly therapy where all walks of life are not only welcome but accepted and praised for being who they are.
