Values and Approach       

I believe that we are all shaped by stories. Sometimes, those are the stories others tell us about ourselves: “You were always so shy,” or “You loved to make people laugh.” Often, these stories give us a solid sense of who we are. Other times, we start to sense that something is off–it isn’t ringing as true, or maybe we feel an urge to push back against what other people tell us about ourselves. I believe that young adulthood is the moment when you get to decide for yourself what the stories will be that you tell about yourself. This is a moment for you to take ownership over who you are right now, and who you will be as you move forward.

This can show up in different ways throughout the course of therapy. Sometimes, this means talking through the stories that other people tell about you–often, a first step towards realizing that these stories aren’t 100% true is in speaking them out loud to another person. Other times, we might work together to identify the stories you are telling yourself in your own mind–what are those automatic thoughts that pop up, and how can you start to notice them a split second before you react to them? This might also mean talking about your dreams for your future, and starting to write your own narrative for your life. 

My style is warm, curious, and genuine. We will start where you want to start, not where parents, teachers, friends, or anyone else thinks we should start. I believe you should steer the ship, and I am honored to be by your side to help you navigate obstacles as they arise. Together, we will explore the stories that you tell yourself or that are told about you, and uncover the story that you want to tell about your own future. 

My approach includes offering tools and strategies from third-wave behavioral therapies such as CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to promote lasting insight and behavior change. My clinical interests also include integrating yoga and mindfulness to traditional psychotherapy. I am a certified yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance, and I bring this expertise to my work. By fostering increased self awareness—both physical and emotional—it is my hope to offer a potential coping strategy that you can take with you into your life.

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