Psychotherapy + You

Sometimes, less is more. Our culture is frenetic and relentlessly busy. This creates an added layer of difficulty to our already busy lives and family histories. When there is underlying loss, hurt, or painful transitions, often we feel our resources are overwhelmed and we neglect care for ourselves. I've seen this happen countless times. Many people genuinely want things to be better, different.  

But people often wonder how to accomplish this.

Growth does not happen by accident. Instead, I believe, growth happens with intentional effort. By focusing our concentrated resources together toward the hopes and goals in your life, we begin to create the needed space for you to connect more fully with your authentic self.  

When we cultivate new ways of being in our world, we begin by quieting our outside world, paying attention to our inner world and mindfully integrating both. This is how change happens. But we need support during this learning process so that we don't feel so alone as we develop new skills.   

Individual therapy is focused on listening to your life and working with it. Almost always there is a need to develop self-compassion for the areas where we hold deep shame or regret.  

Regularly, I tell clients that things in life often feel like they get worse before they get better.  While this sounds pessimistic, instead my hope is to validate their struggle. I remain committed to walk through this therapeutic process with you in the expectation that growth happens. Change takes time, because if we're honest, our challenging patterns took time to develop, just as our hopeful new patterns will take time to cultivate. Growth is possible. 

The therapeutic relationship is central to the effectiveness of this work. Trust is imperative within the therapeutic relationship. I believe trust is not given, it is earned. I encourage all new and prospective clients to read through my site to better familiarise yourself with my style, approach, and areas of expertise. After becoming more familiar with who I am and my distinct approach to therapy, please see the Contact page to reach out to me directly. 

When you begin your therapeutic relationship with me, you can expect to be treated with respect, understanding, and compassion. I provide a safe, warm, and relaxed setting in my office. I encourage all clients to work at their own pace. People typically respond the best when given space to honor their past, hope for the future, and embrace the present.