How I Work
Do you feel bombarded by messages that you're coming up short? The idea that our worth lies in some distant benchmark outside ourselves—in what we have, how we earn, how others view us—is incredibly pervasive. Perhaps you even learned early on from caregivers that you’d be better if you were different.
I operate from the stance that you aren’t a problem that needs fixing; we just need to bring loving curiosity to the stories playing on loop. I take a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed approach that honors how you’re situated in a rich context of familial and societal messaging. Together, we'll explore your patterns of relating to self and others, bring awareness to sensations in the here-and-now, and create movement toward your preferred ways of being.
I have received comprehensive training in psychodynamic and depth therapies, and am currently deepening my use of narrative and postmodern practices. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. Additionally, I am literate in 12-step models of recovery and consider my services complementary to those in a program.
What is psychodynamic therapy?
Psychodynamic therapy explores how unconscious thoughts and past experiences shape current behavior and emotions. By examining early relationships and significant events, we can uncover covert patterns and unresolved conflicts. The relationship between client and therapist is central, revealing important insights into interpersonal patterns and emotional life. I encourage clients to express their emotions freely, leading to greater self-awareness and meaningful changes in life and relationships.
What is narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is a collaborative approach that helps clients identify and reframe the stories they tell about their lives. It views people as separate from their problems and emphasizes their strengths and abilities. By examining and evaluating these personal narratives, clients uncover new perspectives and enact more empowering stories. This approach fosters resilience, psychological flexibility, and a sense of possibility.
