Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic foundation is psychodynamic, humanistic, and influenced by family systems theory. Depending on your unique situation, I also use other methods, such as cognitive-therapy, transpersonal, and other techniques to support your healing and to helping you reaching your goals and dreams. 

When we experience emotional pain, may it be because we have: experienced past or recent traumas; difficulties standing up for ourselves; issues with communication and intimacy; battles with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or challenging age related life transitions, we often attempt to protect ourselves from what hurts by developing defenses to keep ourselves safe. However, if we utilize these protective shields for a long time, instead of giving protection, they may turn against us and cause more problems, increased emotional distress, and disconnection from self and others.  

Counseling and psychotherapy can help in identifying and understanding recurring patterns in your personal life and relationships; provide new tools to promote change; offer healing, hope, and mindfulness to living a more satisfying and happier life. Your past and present difficulties do not have to control your mood, thoughts, and the choices you make every day for the rest of your life. As your therapist, I am committed to helping you see your problems and emotional experiences from a different perspective; to gaining new coping skills; to finding new meanings in the choices you have made, and to discovering your strength, full potential, and inner qualities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 14, 2008