Have you ever wondered why one day you feel enthusiastic, clear, and ready to follow your dreams⎯then the next day, you wake up feeling empty, confused, and full of self-doubt? Maybe you feel hopeless that anything can change. Likely, you have tried a number of things to help yourself feel better. Maybe these prior efforts have led to temporary relief, but not to more lasting, holistic changes.
My intention as a psychotherapist is to help you find ways to live a happier, more satisfying life⎯for the long-term. This transformation can happen when you are able to learn more about yourself and how you see the world. To really know yourself, you need to move beyond vague, superficial impressions to specifics: the values you hold, the physical sensations you experience, the emotions that come and go, and the assumptions and beliefs that frame your perceptions. Most of us are a little scared to look at these specifics, for fear that we won’t like what we see.
I am here to support you in looking beyond fear to your unique inner wisdom. Our bodies alone hold a treasure trove of information that can be used to make healthier choices. Learning to trust your innate knowledge can create more ease in your life, along with more joy, satisfaction, and clarity. My intention is to provide the container necessary for you to develop these qualities.
My clients come to me for help with the following:
-restlessness and worry
-depressed or agitated mood
-issues with eating and weight
-relationships
-doubts about self-worth
-feelings of emptiness and meaninglessness in life
I use an integration of Humanistic, Gestalt, and Mindfulness approaches, as well as Marshall Rosenburg’s Nonviolent Communication strategy, to help you become more aware of your deepest needs and core values. Together, we uncover unconscious patterns and beliefs that impact the way you see yourself and others. With your specific emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as our guides, we will begin to develop a new and different relationship with the person you are at this very moment. From there, you will be able create more authentic, fulfilling, and joyful relationships with the people in your life.
My practice includes adults of various ages, backgrounds, and life stages. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples. My partner in practice is a three-year-old Klee Kai (miniature Husky) named Bodhi. He offers a comforting presence for people as they explore areas that feel a little scary at first. Creating a safe, non-judgmental space is my top priority, because it is a fundamental requirement for deep learning and self-exploration. In addition, I believe in having fun! Infusing the therapeutic process with laughter really helps healing to happen.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, I practice Vipassana meditation and enjoy teaching meditation skills to those who are interested. I have found that meditation helps decrease obsessive thinking and worry, increases one’s ability to be present in the moment, and cultivates joy, serenity, and contentment in one’s life.