My goal is to create a supportive and enriching environment, in which we address your unique needs, strengths and challenges in a thoughtful, creative and holistic way.
In our sessions, you will find that I am grounded, open, authentic, insightful, compassionate, direct, creative & playful.
I offer each client...
Acceptance, respect and understanding
New insights and perspectives
Reinforcement of personal strengths, resources and wisdom
Concrete strategies for enacting positive change
A place to practice new ways of thinking, feeling and connecting with yourself and others
I specialize in helping clients address the following issues...
anxiety
depression
trauma
dissociation
self-esteem/shame/vulnerability
stress, work/life balance, compassion fatigue
relationship and communication challenges
parenting
navigating life transitions
identity development
cultivating a deeper sense of spirituality or creativity
gender expression and identity
sexual expression and identity
Some things that might happen in our sessions, include...
Talking about what's happening right now in the present moment, as well as about your current and past life experiences
Learning about and practicing mindfulness
Exploring feelings, sensations and impulses in your body
Expressing yourself through art, writing, movement, sand tray and other symbolic and non-verbal mediums
Using imagery and guided relaxation