Philosophy and Approach

Therapy at its core is relational, and I have seen that no matter which modality one employs, a therapeutic alliance that is based on compassion, trust, empathy, acceptance, and safety can facilitate my clients’ growth. Because of the uniqueness of each individual and each relationship, no formula or manual fits all clients. My treatment approach seeks to regard your individualized needs in order for you to feel safe enough to explore your histories, thoughts, fears, pains, and desires in a quest of self-discovery and change. I always approach therapy from a stance of not-knowing, which helps us to deepen our understandings of your world and the challenges you are facing.

My approach to therapy is largely integrative, but I gravitate towards a theoretical orientation that draws from psychodynamic and family systems theory. These two orientations account for both your inner world (your thoughts, emotions, etc) and the interpersonal relationships that make up your social world. In addition, these orientations shine light on both the origin and maintenance of suffering and healing. Conceptually I also focus heavily on the normative challenges of different developmental stages that provide context on how best to approach a problem. Together we will try to understand your experience, and explore how your past experiences have come to influence any of your current struggles.