Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

I work primarily from theoretical perspectives that emphasize the authentic relationships, individual strengths, and the potential for growth. Interpersonal theories direct my attention to my client’s current and past relational dynamics as I strongly believe that human beings are primarily motivated by the need to establish and maintain relationships.

I was trained to use this modality under the supervision of Ivy League doctoral supervisors at USC. I have practiced this modality at all institutions I have been employed.

I believe first and foremost that healing can't happen if you and I don't click, and IPT and other relational therapies form the basis of how I work to try to achieve that. This means I strive to be relatable, talk with you about what is working and what isn't working in our connection, and ideally help you find the space to be truly yourself without criticism or judgment in order to fully explore who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.

Your ability to communicate, understand, and relate to people are the underlying measures of all disorders and/or the working well. Therefore, directly addressing the possible deficiency once your interpersonal level is discovered, is the key to success in many cases from what I have witnessed, therefore IPT is the centerpiece of my practice treatment approaches.

I believe first and foremost that healing can't happen if you and I don't click, and IPT and other relational therapies form the basis of how I work to try to achieve that. This means I strive to be relatable, talk with you about what is working and what isn't working in our connection, and ideally help you find the space to be truly yourself without criticism or judgment in order to fully explore who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.

Through an interpersonal lens, I am focused on the process of our interactions, the dynamics in your relationship with me and others, the ways in which you might have subtle or more significant reactions to things that happen and how to become more aware of those shame triggers, patterns, behaviors, and symptoms to improve your self-awareness, respond gently to practice self-compassion in difficult moments to healing and improve your responses over time.

IPT is a time-limited, focused, evidence-based approach to treat mood disorders and relationship difficulties. The main goal of IPT is to improve the quality of a client's interpersonal relationships and social functioning to help reduce their distress. IPT provides strategies to resolve problems within four key areas including social difficulties, grief/loss, role transitions, and conflict/disputes in relationships.

Interpersonal therapy focuses on the individual's relationships and coping skills to allow one to feel empowered to address the issues within their relationships, both personal and professional, to ensure healthy boundaries and reasonable expectations for self and others.

I believe first and foremost that healing can't happen if you and I don't click, and IPT and other relational therapies form the basis of how I work to try to achieve that. This means I strive to be relatable, talk with you about what is working and what isn't working in our connection, and ideally help you find the space to be truly yourself without criticism or judgment in order to fully explore who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy involves improving the quality of your interpersonal relationships and social functioning to help reduce distress.

Interpersonal Therapy is a unique approach to individual therapy, which integrates an individual's relational experiences, their thoughts about themselves, and their past familial experiences, to bring about an awareness of how these three domains impact a person's present circumstances.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy aims to target struggles with role transitions, interpersonal deficits/disputes, and unresolved grief for a reduction in symptom distress. It is a recommended treatment for mood disorders (i.e. depression, bipolar disorder, etc.), anxiety, and eating disorders.

In general I would describe my approach as eclectic, as I incorporate many modalities that are tailored to the individual. The common thread in my approach is processing that is enhanced by the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. We will dig deep together to create the changes you are seeking.

I meet you where you are at in your life and try to get you where you would like to go. You may or may not have a time limit; however you like to work on things in your life at your own pace.

My approach to Interpersonal Therapy is ultimately focused on discussing the here-and-now of therapy. How do you feel as we discuss this topic? Does it feel like we are playing out a dynamic that you are experiencing in other points of your life? In taking this approach, my clients and I are able to use the therapy space as a "laboratory" in which the client can try new approaches to other relationships in their lives where they might feel stuck or unfulfilled.

IPT is known to be one of the most effective methods of treatment for perinatal mood disorders. IPT helps clients identify sources of their distress and how to alleviate distress. Communication skills that assist in relationship building, strengthening supports and increasing confidence are the primary focus of IPT.