modalities

I work with several evidence-based modalities led by humanistic therapy and supported by additional therapies including narrative, somatic inquiry, attachment theory, and internal family systems (IFS). Additionally, mindfulness, self-compassion, intuition (mine and yours), spirituality, humor, and metaphor all play important roles in how I foster a healing space. I do not strictly adhere to any modality — I weave tools and techniques into the process as appropriate. My style is unstructured, an à la carte approach if you will. I am guided by what the client brings into each session, while holding rooting threads to overarching themes and goals.

While my style is fluid, adaptable, and without a rigid agenda, and my energy in the therapy room is typically warm and welcoming, I do challenge clients (with consent) and direct or guide as therapeutically beneficial. I will never toss you into the deep-end, and, as you are ready, I will encourage you willfully self-submerge.

specialities

I specialize in clients seeking healing from the psychological and relational injuries of growing up in a narcissistic family system; middle-age-related challenges and wellbeing (menopause, mid-life review, etc.); and/or existential crisis which includes navigating life-altering change, terminal illness, and chronic disease and pain — as well as anxiety about purpose, meaning, society, fate, and more-than-human-life (the environment/climate, fauna and flora). Clients who are well-suited for me are seeking therapy that is welcoming of a body, heart, and spirit approach.

Additionally, I have a knack for mapping the body’s chronic illness and pain messages to unprocessed emotions and/or psychological distress. If you are navigating chronic pain or illness and you are ready to try a holistic, non-reductionist, and whole-being approach, reach out for a consultation. You can learn more about my heart, spirit, body approach, click here.