My strength lies in my ability to make clients feel heard, but not be a passive observer. I support clients by helping them identify their personal values and then recognize feelings or thoughts that interfere with their desired life.

I approach therapy by working to understand what is truly important to the individual. Once we are able to identify their ideal life or personal values, I help them gain insight into barriers that are keeping them from living that ideal life. Oftentimes, we become attached to negative thoughts, and if we hold on tightly to these thoughts, they begin to influence our behaviors.

I support clients by helping them come into contact with difficult thoughts and emotions. Avoidance of difficult experiences only strengthens the hold they have on our lives. It’s our efforts to avoid these experiences that keep them constantly on our minds.

I encourage my clients to truly feel their internal experiences but give them tools to manage those experiences. Ironically, once we stop avoiding, we are given the freedom to live a value-driven life.