​My practice is rooted in a holistic framework, recognizing that well-being is shaped by biological, psychological,

social, and spiritual factors.

 

I tailor my clinical approach to ensure that our work is specifically responsive to your

unique goals and circumstances.
 

Depending on the issues we are working with, I can use Humanistic, Existential, 

Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, Cognitive, and Behavioral orientations.

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Humanistic approaches recognize an inherent "actualizing tendency" that moves us toward health, authenticity, and self-actualization. While we possess natural inherent worth simply by existing, we often encounter "conditions of worth”, which are social pressures to comply with the expectations of others. Trying to accommodate these "conditions of worth" can cause us to lose awareness of our natural authentic self. Working to resolve these blocks and restrictions allows our natural drive toward self-actualization to resume.

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​Existential perspectives suggest that while the world is inherently neutral, we hold the responsibility to choose how we perceive and draw meaning from our experiences. Within the safety of the counseling process, we can exploring themes such as uncertainty, isolation, loss, and even mortality — which often underlie other issues. By confronting and meeting these universal truths, we can recognize freedom and heal. We can develop purpose and meaning, discovering our authentic essential self and living our lives as an expression of it.

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Psychodynamic interventions address unconscious aspects of our process, stages of development throughout our lives, and the healing of trauma and grief. It's not about "fixing" things, it's about resolving the unconscious fixations we have with old and unhelpful patterns of functioning that no longer serve us. By bringing these unconscious processes into conscious awareness, we can resolve the patterns at their roots, allowing our natural authentic self to be revealed. This discovery facilitates a more integrated healing process, where old restrictions are replaced by

a clearer understanding of true self.

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Mindfulness is when we bring our non-judgmental attention to whatever we’re experiencing in the here and now. By observing experiences as they happen without trying to change or suppress them, we can reduce reactive stress and develop a greater sense of mental clarity. Often we can begin by focusing on current sensations, thoughts, and surroundings, but when our open conscious awareness is clear and fully in the immediacy of the moment, we can drop beneath our thoughts and discover the luminosity of the presence of authentic self.

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Cognitive and Behavioral lenses focuses on the dynamic link between an individual's internal dialogue and their external actions, emphasizing the development of practical tools to improve daily functioning. By identifying unhelpful thought patterns and simultaneously building a repertoire of communication skills and coping strategies, we can learn to manage environmental triggers with greater intentionality. We can also replace reactive habits with adaptive, functional responses, empowering us to navigate social dynamics and personal challenges

with increased resilience.