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About My Clients
My clients battle with a range of issues: identity, depression, anxiety, life transitions, communication, self-esteem, trauma, shame/guilt, personality. Clients describe me as a "direct" therapist, meaning, I am able to empathically tell them the truth or assist them in holding themselves accountable for what they are trying to change. A strong therapeutic relationship is the basis for treatment success; therefore, I strive to be my authentic self in forming therapeutic relationships.
My Background and Approach
I'm a licensed psychologist that focuses on adults via individual and couples psychotherapy. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program. I work from a psychodynamic and developmental perspective to assist my clients in gaining insight into how past experiences impact their current life. Once insight is achieved, motivation to change facilitates progress and increases well-being. Empowering my clients to be active participants in their care is crucial for enabling them to gain control of their lives and make the necessary changes to increase happiness. Email is the best way to reach me. In forming a secure therapeutic relationship, I provide a non-judgmental space for my clients to discover who they are. I challenge my clients to explore the differences between "what do you want to do" versus "what are you willing to do." Through unconditional positive regard and achieved self-acceptance, goals can be accomplished. Supervision available.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
If you're ever wondering why you think, believe, or feel things a certain way, I'm here to help you discover the "why" and then discover the "how." Once this insight is achieved, changes can be made for the better! After gathering important background information, I work with my clients in exploring the patterns in behaviors and how those patterns show up in multiple areas of our lives. We also dive into the thoughts and feelings influencing our behaviors. We come up with treatment goals and set realistic expectations for therapy. Scheduling is set on a consistent weekly or biweekly basis. I supervise training therapist and I am happy to connect you with one of them if I am not available.