"I am an empathic, insightful and down-to-earth therapist experienced in assisting and supporting individuals and couples experiencing problems associated with Mood, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Changes and Substance Abuse. I offer a holistic approach to psychotherapy; assisting my clients' in reducing symptoms related to their problems, prevention of more serious problems, and resolution of conflicts. I elicit my clients' strengths and foster an environment of growth and awareness."
"I am an empathic, insightful and down-to-earth therapist experienced in assisting and supporting individuals and couples experiencing problems associated with Mood, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Changes and Substance Abuse. I offer a holistic approach to psychotherapy; assisting my clients' in reducing symptoms related to their problems, prevention of more serious problems, and resolution of conflicts. I elicit my clients' strengths and foster an environment of growth and awareness."
"If you feel like a burden, can't share things with the people in your life, or you usually keep to yourself, my practice can support you. Going to therapy and talking about yourself can be really hard, it can stress me out too. I make the first session as easy going as possible."
"If you feel like a burden, can't share things with the people in your life, or you usually keep to yourself, my practice can support you. Going to therapy and talking about yourself can be really hard, it can stress me out too. I make the first session as easy going as possible."
"People come to my office with a variety of concerns related to relationships, identity, spirituality, career, self-development, or life purpose. Others may be seeking relief from anxiety or depression. In what seems like a rapidly changing and tumultuous world, people often feel comforted by the presence of a therapist who can provide a safe space within which to resolve conflicts, relieve symptoms, and get clearer about who they really are. I listen to you with an intuitive and empathic ear and a compassionate heart. I serve as a guide and witness to your journey of self-discovery and fulfillment."
"People come to my office with a variety of concerns related to relationships, identity, spirituality, career, self-development, or life purpose. Others may be seeking relief from anxiety or depression. In what seems like a rapidly changing and tumultuous world, people often feel comforted by the presence of a therapist who can provide a safe space within which to resolve conflicts, relieve symptoms, and get clearer about who they really are. I listen to you with an intuitive and empathic ear and a compassionate heart. I serve as a guide and witness to your journey of self-discovery and fulfillment."
"Working together, we greet Pain and Suffering and ask "How will you serve my development?" Psychotherapy isn't about finding perfection, but pursuing wholeness and respecting our Self. It's simple. It's complicated. It can be very difficult, and and there are laughter and surprises to be enjoyed. Go for it: tend to your emotional to-do list, relationship overhaul/finesse, deep discovery, gather energy to take your journey to the next level. Mid-life? Starting out on your own? Starting/ending a relationship? Creative and stuck? Uncertain times like these require support, wisdom and creativity."
"Working together, we greet Pain and Suffering and ask "How will you serve my development?" Psychotherapy isn't about finding perfection, but pursuing wholeness and respecting our Self. It's simple. It's complicated. It can be very difficult, and and there are laughter and surprises to be enjoyed. Go for it: tend to your emotional to-do list, relationship overhaul/finesse, deep discovery, gather energy to take your journey to the next level. Mid-life? Starting out on your own? Starting/ending a relationship? Creative and stuck? Uncertain times like these require support, wisdom and creativity."
"I strive to offer a steadfast, reflective, responsive and compassionate environment. Together we will seek to understand what your unique challenges are as well as what growth and healing might look like for you. I work with adult individuals and couples who struggle with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and confidence issues, overachieving and perfectionism, grief and loss, creative and spiritual crisis, identity challenges, communication, intimacy, and divorce."
"I strive to offer a steadfast, reflective, responsive and compassionate environment. Together we will seek to understand what your unique challenges are as well as what growth and healing might look like for you. I work with adult individuals and couples who struggle with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and confidence issues, overachieving and perfectionism, grief and loss, creative and spiritual crisis, identity challenges, communication, intimacy, and divorce."
"I believe therapy has the power to transform people's lives and improve their relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational. In therapy, I work with clients to develop concrete goals and tools to increase confidence in themselves and in their relationships. I also assist clients in processing how past experiences may contribute to insecurities, unhelpful patterns in relationships, and professional dissatisfaction. Throughout the therapy process I help empower clients to change their life narratives by expressing and pursuing what they want in their lives."
"I believe therapy has the power to transform people's lives and improve their relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational. In therapy, I work with clients to develop concrete goals and tools to increase confidence in themselves and in their relationships. I also assist clients in processing how past experiences may contribute to insecurities, unhelpful patterns in relationships, and professional dissatisfaction. Throughout the therapy process I help empower clients to change their life narratives by expressing and pursuing what they want in their lives."
"Life is hard, even when it's going well. And then there are the times that it isn't going well, and we need to expand our network of care. Therapy is a helpful process in both times of life. I work to connect with you, follow your needs, support you in the growth and transformation you crave, and help you through the discomfort that change can bring. I believe in the closeness of dualities, such as trauma and resilience, crying and laughing, masculine and feminine, and seeking ways to get these dualities into a closer and more symbiotic relationship with one another."
"Life is hard, even when it's going well. And then there are the times that it isn't going well, and we need to expand our network of care. Therapy is a helpful process in both times of life. I work to connect with you, follow your needs, support you in the growth and transformation you crave, and help you through the discomfort that change can bring. I believe in the closeness of dualities, such as trauma and resilience, crying and laughing, masculine and feminine, and seeking ways to get these dualities into a closer and more symbiotic relationship with one another."
"I believe that all individuals are their own best experts. Acting as a co-detective and working alongside clients to connect them with the person they want to be has proven to be both effective and inspirational. From anxiety and depression to parenting issues to PTSD, the ability to connect and provide a safe productive place to explore, reflect and dig deep has served my diverse clientele well. I am honored to be let into my clients' worlds and feel lucky to join forces and help forge a path to healing, re-awakening and transformation."
"I believe that all individuals are their own best experts. Acting as a co-detective and working alongside clients to connect them with the person they want to be has proven to be both effective and inspirational. From anxiety and depression to parenting issues to PTSD, the ability to connect and provide a safe productive place to explore, reflect and dig deep has served my diverse clientele well. I am honored to be let into my clients' worlds and feel lucky to join forces and help forge a path to healing, re-awakening and transformation."
"Looking for a therapist and showing up for your first appointment is scary! Making that initial call takes a lot of courage, but ultimately it will be the best gift you can give yourself. I work with a wide range of issues, from depression, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship problems to "stuck in a rut." My goal is to help you reach your goal."
"Looking for a therapist and showing up for your first appointment is scary! Making that initial call takes a lot of courage, but ultimately it will be the best gift you can give yourself. I work with a wide range of issues, from depression, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship problems to "stuck in a rut." My goal is to help you reach your goal."
"Are you tired of "reacting" and not feeling good yourself? Is your past controlling you in the present in ways that aren't serving you? When we are "hijacked" by our past experiences we lose the ability to choose how we respond. This affects how we feel physically and emotionally; impacting how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. It doesn't have to be that way. I see therapy as an inclusive and collaborative process that healing on a mental, physical and spiritual level."
"Are you tired of "reacting" and not feeling good yourself? Is your past controlling you in the present in ways that aren't serving you? When we are "hijacked" by our past experiences we lose the ability to choose how we respond. This affects how we feel physically and emotionally; impacting how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. It doesn't have to be that way. I see therapy as an inclusive and collaborative process that healing on a mental, physical and spiritual level."
"How can I help you be the best version of yourself? I believe that you are the key to answering that question and I would be honored to join you in your journey of self discovery and healing. Together, let's utilize your own strengths, reduce your pain and stress and increase your coping skills to deal with many of life's challenges. My aim is to create an environment that feels safe for you to explore your distressing feelings, old wounds or unhealthy patterns that might be holding you back in your life. Call today for any questions and complimentary initial consult!"
"How can I help you be the best version of yourself? I believe that you are the key to answering that question and I would be honored to join you in your journey of self discovery and healing. Together, let's utilize your own strengths, reduce your pain and stress and increase your coping skills to deal with many of life's challenges. My aim is to create an environment that feels safe for you to explore your distressing feelings, old wounds or unhealthy patterns that might be holding you back in your life. Call today for any questions and complimentary initial consult!"
"*COUPLES COUNSELING* Are you and your partner in a stuck place? Are you having difficulty navigating around the same conversation or disagreement? Are you working toward recovery from an infidelity? I work with couples and individuals to strengthen communication, validate needs and achieve more satisfaction within the relationship. I'm an active and collaborative therapist. I believe it's necessary to understand and have compassion for ourselves and also for our partner. When we have a deeper understanding of what drives our behaviors and our partner's behaviors, we feel more generous and capable of meeting one another's needs."
"*COUPLES COUNSELING* Are you and your partner in a stuck place? Are you having difficulty navigating around the same conversation or disagreement? Are you working toward recovery from an infidelity? I work with couples and individuals to strengthen communication, validate needs and achieve more satisfaction within the relationship. I'm an active and collaborative therapist. I believe it's necessary to understand and have compassion for ourselves and also for our partner. When we have a deeper understanding of what drives our behaviors and our partner's behaviors, we feel more generous and capable of meeting one another's needs."
"As a therapist, it is my sole intention to assist you in nurturing your own unique insight. When I'm in conversation with my clients, we work together to name and understand the issues that trouble them. I assist them in confronting the barriers to a more enjoyable life, and together we discover what needs to change, or what can be more peacefully accepted. I am primarily a "talk" therapist. My clients have described me as "down to earth" and "personable." I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques in order to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior."
"As a therapist, it is my sole intention to assist you in nurturing your own unique insight. When I'm in conversation with my clients, we work together to name and understand the issues that trouble them. I assist them in confronting the barriers to a more enjoyable life, and together we discover what needs to change, or what can be more peacefully accepted. I am primarily a "talk" therapist. My clients have described me as "down to earth" and "personable." I also use Cognitive Behavioral techniques in order to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior."
"Are you looking for a safe space to share your feelings; to better understand your emotional self? If you are experiencing relationship problems, feel stuck or blocked, anxious or depressed, we can work together to understand these issues. Sometimes we know that things don't feel right, but can't put our finger on it. Through guided exploration, we can discover underlying causes for these feelings, and develop a more authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents."
"Are you looking for a safe space to share your feelings; to better understand your emotional self? If you are experiencing relationship problems, feel stuck or blocked, anxious or depressed, we can work together to understand these issues. Sometimes we know that things don't feel right, but can't put our finger on it. Through guided exploration, we can discover underlying causes for these feelings, and develop a more authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents."
"Is your teen struggling at school either academically or socially? Is your college student experiencing stress and/or anxiety about falling behind in class, being away from home, or trying to fit in? Are these issues causing struggles at home and/or in your family relationships? The tremendous amount of pressure on young people these days comes from all angles, making this developmental stage really tough. I have over ten years experience working with youth in clinical and educational settings. My approach to therapy uses a wide range of traditional and creative approaches to help youth."
"Is your teen struggling at school either academically or socially? Is your college student experiencing stress and/or anxiety about falling behind in class, being away from home, or trying to fit in? Are these issues causing struggles at home and/or in your family relationships? The tremendous amount of pressure on young people these days comes from all angles, making this developmental stage really tough. I have over ten years experience working with youth in clinical and educational settings. My approach to therapy uses a wide range of traditional and creative approaches to help youth."
"A good time to begin therapy is when you feel that the pattern of your life has become negative and self-defeating, and you wish to achieve greater fulfillment. Our focus in therapy will be augmenting your depth of self-awareness and personal growth. I look forward to speaking with you."
"A good time to begin therapy is when you feel that the pattern of your life has become negative and self-defeating, and you wish to achieve greater fulfillment. Our focus in therapy will be augmenting your depth of self-awareness and personal growth. I look forward to speaking with you."
"Every patient is unique, and so is every therapist. I have lived and practiced therapy in two very different cultures, which has given me insight into culturally specific and universal issues that underlie personal and interpersonal conflicts. I approach every client with acceptance and understanding, providing them with a compassionate space for exploring challenges and obstacles to happiness in themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand each client's worldview and to help them to discover their own solutions to the difficulties they face, including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts."
"Every patient is unique, and so is every therapist. I have lived and practiced therapy in two very different cultures, which has given me insight into culturally specific and universal issues that underlie personal and interpersonal conflicts. I approach every client with acceptance and understanding, providing them with a compassionate space for exploring challenges and obstacles to happiness in themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand each client's worldview and to help them to discover their own solutions to the difficulties they face, including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts."
"Whether one is suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, unresolved trauma, or challenges in relationships, I am here to provide a space to explore these issues and foster personal growth. I understand that you are the expert in your life, and I am there to provide the support and feedback you need to address life’s challenges, identify barriers, explore solutions, and help you achieve your goals. "
"Whether one is suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, unresolved trauma, or challenges in relationships, I am here to provide a space to explore these issues and foster personal growth. I understand that you are the expert in your life, and I am there to provide the support and feedback you need to address life’s challenges, identify barriers, explore solutions, and help you achieve your goals. "
"My approach to therapy is based on developing strong relationships with my clients. My style is informal, warm, and direct and my aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental, yet challenging environment that encourages increased self-awareness and growth. The way we work together will depend on which avenue most effectively addresses your goals."
"My approach to therapy is based on developing strong relationships with my clients. My style is informal, warm, and direct and my aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental, yet challenging environment that encourages increased self-awareness and growth. The way we work together will depend on which avenue most effectively addresses your goals."
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