“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.” Gilda Radner
My approach to therapy
If we are able to feel deeply understood and cared for in a consistent and supportive therapeutic relationship, positive change and growth may occur in a subtle and evolving process as a result of these conditions. In my role as a therapist, my work is to provide these conditions to the best of my ability. Therapy can provide a space in which a trusted other helps you to understand yourself more fully, and supports you in exploring the stories that you tell about yourself and your life. Becoming more aware and having a deeper understanding of our experiences may allow us to make more conscious choices, find greater self-acceptance, and find more meaning and fulfillment in our lives.
I provide depth-oriented, relational psychotherapy informed by psychodynamic and humanistic theories which focus on how past experiences and early relationships shape our view of self, others, and the world. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy in my practice for clients who benefit from more concrete strategies, but my approach is best suited for those who wish to understand and explore their experiences more deeply. My areas of focus include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self exploration and identity concerns, major life transitions, and disordered eating and body image concerns.
I welcome you to reach out to me with questions about my approach. I offer a free fifteen minute phone call to begin to explore whether I would be a good fit for your needs at this time, and I consider the first three sessions to be exploratory so that you can assess how you feel about talking with me and whether we both agree that I may be someone who can help.