Humanistic Therapy

My primary modality in therapy is Client Centered / Humanistic which highly values the relationship we will create together. My goal is to provide a therapeutic experience where I am curious, seeking a deep understanding of who you are, to meet you without any judgment, and to always see you as the expert of your own experience.

My counseling work is strengths-based, humanistic, somatic, and existential. My role as a trauma-aware holistic counselor blends all that I have learned over time in service to safe integration and resolution. I facilitate the therapeutic process from a place of collaboration, navigating the path to your therapeutic goals while holding space for your long-term vision and purpose. I aim to provide a context where healing and growth happen.

I believe the client is the expert on themself, and I am here to support them in their own process. I can provide resources along the way, but I don't have the "answers"--you have them within yourself already.

As a therapist, I use humanistic therapy to empower my clients, focusing on their individual experiences and potential for growth. I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their feelings openly. By emphasizing self-discovery and personal insight, I help clients understand their true self-worth and develop a stronger sense of autonomy. This approach fosters deep personal growth and meaningful change, allowing clients to lead more fulfilled and authentic lives.

My approach is grounded in the humanistic belief that each person contains the potential for growth and development. When you are in therapy with me, you get to set the agenda for each session, and my focus is on helping you be the version of yourself that you want - not what others want for you.

In my therapeutic practice, Humanistic Therapy serves as a guiding philosophy, placing paramount importance on the unique experiences and innate potential of each individual. Rooted in empathy, authenticity, and the belief in personal growth, this approach creates a therapeutic alliance where clients feel genuinely seen and understood.

I primarily operate from a humanistic approach in which healthy human connection is at the core of wellness.

If you're human, chances are you have experienced some sort of angst. I see the humanistic and person-centered approaches as two sides of the same coin. As a secular humanist, my values closely align with this methodology in that I love helping my clients realize that they have everything they need to cope with reality. People often just need to be shown how to rediscover their strengths and reminded that it's ok to not be ok.

Using a humanistic approach, I focus on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and emotions. I believe in each person’s inherent potential for growth and self-actualization. Together, we work to foster self-awareness, personal responsibility, and an authentic understanding of who you are, empowering you to make meaningful, life-affirming choices.

In my quest to deconstruct the controlling beliefs of my conservative Christian upbringing, I felt drawn to the principles of humanism. Specifically, I studied existential therapy throughout my graduate studies. I have written on the topics of humanism and therapy, and I continue to study philosophy in an attempt to better understand how to connect to diverse people in therapy.

Even though therapy is inherently clinical, what we have in common is our humanity. First and foremost, I believe that the power of humans to connect to one another is key to the therapeutic relationship. I provide a safe place to learn about human dynamics, common misconceptions about being a person, and ways to navigate both the psyche and our world.

My baseline view of therapy is humanistic, specifically Rogerian, therapy. I am in the room with you as another human being, a guide, who is approaching therapy with geniuneness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I am here to help you find the answers that you need to uncover within yourself. You are the expert on your life. I am here to listen and to point out the patterns and possibilities you may be overlooking, and to provide a few other handy tools I've learned along the way.

Humanistic psychology (humanism) is grounded in the belief that people are innately good. This type of psychology holds that morality, ethical values, and good intentions are the driving forces of behavior, while adverse social or psychological experiences can be attributed to deviations from natural tendencies. Self actualization is the key here. With all three of my orientations, my goal is that we work together, and I see you as a human, and someone who shares common goals, aspirations, and desires that a majority of us have. By viewing the 'whole' you and how you relate to your world, I gain a clear understanding and capacity to work with you to create a safe space to do the work together. I am right there with you every step of the way.

I consider myself an expert in humanistic therapy because of my extensive training and experience in the field. I truly believe in the importance of personal growth, self-actualization, and the therapeutic relationship. My deep understanding of concepts like empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity helps me support my clients as they explore their feelings and experiences. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for them to discover their true selves.

Humanistic therapy emphasizes the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life. It’s based on the principle that everyone has their own unique way of looking at and relating to the world. This view can impact your choices and actions. Humanistic therapy also involves a core belief that people are good at heart and capable of making the right choices for themselves. If you don’t hold yourself in high regard, it’s harder to develop your full potential.

My approach to treating trauma, anxiety and chronic pain is all about you. I’ll do my best to reduce stigma and shame around your experiences when we’re working together. I’ll listen deeply, as clarifying questions to make sure our work is helpful and I’ll invite you to get comfortable: take walk, move around on a yoga ball, or get cozy under a weighted blanket.