Approach
A Different Kind of Therapy
Many therapy approaches focus on symptoms or techniques. While helpful in the short term, they often do not address the underlying causes of recurring issues. My approach is different. We take time to understand how your past shapes your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Instead of focusing only on what is happening, we explore why it happens. This process helps clients recognize patterns they might not have noticed before, allowing more thoughtful and consistent responses.
Who This Work Is For
This work is for those who are curious about themselves and willing to look deeper. You may be facing relationship issues, communication challenges, anxiety, or a general sense that something is not working, even if you cannot fully explain it. Many clients seek to understand themselves, not just manage symptoms. what doesn’t make sense logically usually makes sense emotionally, relationally and historically. If this resonates with you, my approach may be a good fit.
A More Personal Experience
After working for decades in mental health and addiction agencies, I knew I wanted to structure my private practice to be more relaxed, client focused and accessible. I limit my case load in order for you to have access to me directly and the ability to schedule an appointment for the same day or the next day in most cases. My appointments are not back to back, so if our session goes 65 minutes, you won’t feel rushed. I want to honor the steps you’ve taken to get to therapy. Your investment of time, money and energy is not wasted on me. i am committed to providing you with an experience that is safe, supportive, valuable and at times light hearted. I use handouts, draw on my white board and provide you with a notebook so you can take notes during, and after our session. Self reflection happens all the time, let’s talk about what you’ve been thinking.
Family Systems Model:
The approach recognizes tat we all grew up in a family system and those interactions shaped who we are today. It’s not about blaming parents, it’s about getting clearer about the context, the environment, the relational and emotional atmosphere during a crucial time in your development’
Concierge Approach:
My business model allows you to receive:
- direct access and personalized care from me.
You will only need to speak with me, not a customer service representative.
Our sessions wil be 60 minutes, not 50 minutes and if they go a few minutes over, not to worry,
I don’t schedule clients back to back.
I offer between session correspondence by email (through the Simple Practice portal for added
confidentiality), to support your process of change.
The Philosophy Behind the Work
We can’t change what we don’t see. At its core, I believe understanding leads to change. I help you view your thoughts, feelings and behaviors from a systemic point of view to highlight a more effective way for you to see yourself and others
At its core, I believe understanding leads to change. Rather than avoid difficult thoughts or emotions, we explore them to understand how your patterns developed and continue to affect your life.
Rather than avoid difficult thoughts or feelings, we safely wonder about them and how they might have been more useful in a different time and place.
- More able to integrate thoughts and feelings
- More ability to manage strong emotions
- More awareness of how to work with your partner
