Therapy Approach

Therapy That Is Collaborative, Thoughtful & Individualized

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. You may wonder what therapy will be like, whether you'll feel understood, or whether you'll know what to talk about.

My approach is collaborative and individualized. Rather than assuming there is one way therapy should look, I work with you to understand your experiences, identify your goals, and determine what approaches are most useful for the concerns you're bringing into therapy.

A Collaborative Relationship

The relationship between therapist and client is an important part of the work.

I want therapy to be a place where you can be honest about what you're experiencing, including the things that may be difficult to talk about elsewhere.

That means we'll work together rather than having me simply tell you what you should do.

Understanding Patterns

Many of the concerns that bring people to therapy involve patterns that can be difficult to see from the inside.

You may notice yourself repeatedly:

• Responding to situations in familiar ways

• Getting caught in the same thoughts

• Choosing similar relationship dynamics

• Avoiding things that matter to you

• Becoming overly self-critical

• Feeling stuck despite knowing you want something different

Therapy can provide space to slow these patterns down and understand them with greater clarity.

Evidence-Informed Approaches

As a practitioner informed by science, I incorporate approaches and strategies from evidence-based practice to address your needs and goals. 

First, we figure out what's actually happening.

We'll look together at the patterns, emotions, relationships, experiences, and circumstances contributing to what you're experiencing.

Then we identify what needs to change.

Depending on your goals, therapy may include practical skills, deeper exploration of patterns, relationship work, emotional regulation, behavioral change, or processing difficult experiences.

Your treatment isn't predetermined.

I draw from several evidence-based approaches including principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Contextual Trauma Therapy (CTT), and Family/Marital Therapy, depending on what is most useful for you. 

I integrate approaches based on the needs and goals of the people I work with rather than assuming that one method is right for everyone.

I don't believe that a particular therapy model should determine who you are as a client. Instead, the approach should be responsive to your individual circumstances and goals.

Looking at the Whole Person

Your current concerns don't exist in isolation.

Our work may consider your relationships, past experiences, identity, values, environment, strengths, and the ways you've learned to cope with difficult experiences.

Understanding the larger context can help us develop a more meaningful picture of what you're experiencing.

Therapy as a Space for Change

Change can be uncomfortable. Sometimes it involves learning new skills. Sometimes it means understanding yourself differently. Sometimes it involves grieving something, setting a boundary, having a difficult conversation, or taking a risk that aligns with your values.

Therapy can provide support while you navigate that process.

What You Can Expect

You don't need to prepare the perfect explanation before your first session.

We'll begin by talking about what brings you to therapy, what you've been experiencing, and what you hope might be different.

From there, we'll develop an understanding of your goals and determine how to approach the work together.

Take the First Step

If you're considering therapy but aren't sure whether my approach is right for you, a consultation can be a good place to start.

Schedule a 15-Minute Consultation