Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken objects together with gold, making them stronger and more beautiful; Human nature is inherently accompanied by contradiction, and it takes a lot of courage to be honest with yourself and seek help around this. Your personal desires likely conflict at times with what is expected by your family, career and/or community.
There may be a discrepancy around who you understand yourself to be, your diagnosis and how others perceive you. Between a child's desire to explore and their want to please their parents or teachers; between freedom and commitment. All of this is actually completely normal, but can be difficult to understand or tolerate, especially in a society where so much emphasis is placed on looking good.
Understandably, this can often lead to feelings of resentment, inadequacy, depression and anxiety; as well as troubling habits and behaviors and difficulty forming and maintaining relationships. Using a collaborative and relational approach, my goal is to help understand and manage these conflicts in a way that feels fulfilling to the individual, couple or family.
There may be a discrepancy around who you understand yourself to be, your diagnosis and how others perceive you. Between a child's desire to explore and their want to please their parents or teachers; between freedom and commitment. All of this is actually completely normal, but can be difficult to understand or tolerate, especially in a society where so much emphasis is placed on looking good.
Understandably, this can often lead to feelings of resentment, inadequacy, depression and anxiety; as well as troubling habits and behaviors and difficulty forming and maintaining relationships. Using a collaborative and relational approach, my goal is to help understand and manage these conflicts in a way that feels fulfilling to the individual, couple or family.
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I initially started studying psychology for the same reason most people do; to better understand my own circumstances and the world around me.
Over the years I have had the privilege of joining people from all walks of life on similar journeys and find the process fascinating and rewarding every time.
Having learned form each of these interactions, I have also taken additional courses and participate in professional groups focused on different approaches to best cater individual treatment to each client and family I serve.
Over the years I have had the privilege of joining people from all walks of life on similar journeys and find the process fascinating and rewarding every time.
Having learned form each of these interactions, I have also taken additional courses and participate in professional groups focused on different approaches to best cater individual treatment to each client and family I serve.
Mindfulness can be described simply as being present, which can be very useful when attempting to change patterns and thoughts.
There are many ways to incorporate this into therapy, ranging from guided meditation, to grounding exercises to just noticing and learning to disrupt harmful thoughts and behavioral patterns.
Throughout my work I have learned to adapt mindfulness theory and practice in various forms to many ages, presenting problems and levels of skepticism.
Somewhere between philosophy and psychology, an existential lens asks us to look at how we place ourselves in the world in relation to the basic questions shared by all people; Who am I? What am I doing here?
There are many ways to incorporate this into therapy, ranging from guided meditation, to grounding exercises to just noticing and learning to disrupt harmful thoughts and behavioral patterns.
Throughout my work I have learned to adapt mindfulness theory and practice in various forms to many ages, presenting problems and levels of skepticism.
Somewhere between philosophy and psychology, an existential lens asks us to look at how we place ourselves in the world in relation to the basic questions shared by all people; Who am I? What am I doing here?
Currently, I am not taking insurance.
I charge $110 for a 50 minute individual session, and $140 for families and couples, but I am willing to discuss a sliding scale.
Many insurance companies will reimburse part or full cost for outside of network psychotherapy providers, and I am happy to provide an itemized bill to that end.
I charge $110 for a 50 minute individual session, and $140 for families and couples, but I am willing to discuss a sliding scale.
Many insurance companies will reimburse part or full cost for outside of network psychotherapy providers, and I am happy to provide an itemized bill to that end.
Thank you for your interest in coming in and beginning the journey!
The intake form asks for some background information that will be helpful in our work together, as well as a signature indicating you have read and understand the contract.
Please feel free to print these out and bring them to your first meeting or email them to save some time, or they can be available when you first come in.
I am more than happy to discuss and questions or concerns you may have, please feel free to email me.
The intake form asks for some background information that will be helpful in our work together, as well as a signature indicating you have read and understand the contract.
Please feel free to print these out and bring them to your first meeting or email them to save some time, or they can be available when you first come in.
I am more than happy to discuss and questions or concerns you may have, please feel free to email me.
Finding a therapist that you are comfortable with and is a good fit is essential to the work.
Please feel free to reach out if this seems like it might be.
I provide a 30 minute phone consult free of charge to assess and schedule a in-person intake if it is.
Please leave a message with your name, needs, and how and when to best reach you.
Please feel free to reach out if this seems like it might be.
I provide a 30 minute phone consult free of charge to assess and schedule a in-person intake if it is.
Please leave a message with your name, needs, and how and when to best reach you.
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