what it’s like to sit in session with me.
In the space we will inhabit together, envision reciprocal conversation, curiosity, and humor. I recognize that vulnerability cannot be demanded but is earned, and validating your experiences and comfort level are always priorities of mine. What other images and atmosphere does your mind conjure when you think about therapy? Together we will co-create a place where you feel safe exploring emotions and thoughts others have not encouraged or judged, and ensure that your strengths are always accentuated. This includes locating where sensations occur within your body, identifying how you typically respond to stress and how it serves you, and navigating new coping mechanisms that honor your values, wellbeing, and self-worth.
I believe the therapeutic relationship itself can serve as a healing force.
When you are experiencing anger, sadness, anxiety, or fear in the room, I will serve as an anchor with you. Just as importantly, I will elevate your positive emotions and share your joy, pride, peace, and growth. Reflection on how to transcend insights gained in the room to your external relationships is a goal of my practice, as well as addressing wounds that have prevented you from embracing self-worth and your passions to their fullest.
Ultimately, I believe you are the expert on your own life and therapy should serve as a facilitative force and mirror to your own resilience.
This is accomplished through my use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) principles, which centralize values exploration, present mindedness, attachment theory, and equanimity between therapist and client. Some therapy models ask that clients “do work” outside of the therapy room and report back next session. One of the core tenets of our practice is undoing aloneness, and therefore all exploration will be done side by side in the immediate, facilitating safe connectedness with your nervous system and emotional attunement together.
Moreover, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) drives my work with couples. EFT involves co-constructing you and your partner’s negative communication cycle, and discovering unmet needs that dictate behaviors and reactive emotions within conflict. Peruse our blog to learn more about EFT Couples Therapy.
