Welcome!

 

Beginning a therapeutic relationship can feel significant and even intimidating. I promise to bring genuine compassion and warmth from our first conversation.

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In formal psychology terms, my approach is grounded in psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, feminist, and attachment theory traditions. These approaches are based in decades of research and are considered "depth therapies" because they address the problems that underlie our symptoms. They heal from the "bottom up."

 

As we build a foundation of trust, I will join you in exploring the deeper layers of your psyche—the parts that may be pushed down or hidden but still powerfully impact your feelings and relationships. I have a strong ability to notice connections--between your formative experiences, social contexts, family dynamics, and current struggles. It can be exciting to find "aha" insights together that help you know your whole self and grow in new directions.

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I enjoy laughing in session—I believe humor is a source of healing in the face of pain. I am also able to hold deep suffering and flex to meet you exactly where you are.

 

Depth-oriented psychotherapy can take a twisty path. In a single session, we may follow a thread connecting your favorite fairy tale, an early childhood memory, patterns in your relationships, and a joke you heard last week. Transformation is often found in chaos.

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Finally, I believe the therapeutic relationship offers a wonderful opportunity to experiment with new ways of connecting with another person--perhaps you will use our sessions to practice being a bit more assertive, or to try expressing more tender feelings. Such experiences can transcend the therapy room and help you to live more fully in your other relationships.

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I look forward to meeting you!

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“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”

― Carl Gustav Jung