individual therapy

Individual therapy is a commitment. It is an investment to yourself for both the short-and long-term. There are many different modalities of therapy out there, and many different providers, so finding a good fit is worth the time.

My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that I pull together much of what I have learned over my years of training and experience, and integrate it into my therapeutic worldview and way of working with people. I utilize information that resonates for me and how I work best, which allows me to be authentic and grounded in my practice. Because of pulling from many theories and approaches, I can also adjust to what people need, based on who they are.

The theories I have pulled from over time emphasize relationships, acceptance, and connection. We are generally relational beings, and connection is important to most humans. I value a focus on interconnectedness, fundamental to understanding ourselves in context with others, and understanding the impact of the world around us. In session, we might examine integenerational history, the context in which we live in societally, and work toward building community that works for you. You will find that mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion are core components to therapy, and important as a part of healing. Difficult at times to practice, they are fundamental to living a meaningful, values-driven life.

Being present, authentic, and providing validation for our humanness is central to how I show up in the room. Understanding the broader context around us, how we impact one another, and the importance of our environments (including nature) help guide what we need at any given moment. Our work is inherently life-long, often repeats itself in various forms, and there usually aren’t many quick fixes. There is not a right way to do therapy, but my hope is that by doing, folks will find out what they need and make movement toward that.