I provide individual therapy to adults seeking to address a range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self worth, identity, boundaries, addiction, chronic illness, and life transitions. Through a collaborative IFS and strengths-based approach I help clients slow down to notice what's happening internally and develop coping strategies to improve their relationships as well as enhance their overall well-being.
I provide therapy to couples seeking to improve their communication, build stronger relationships, improve physical and emotional intimacy, work through conflicts, and manage various other challenges. Through a non-judgmental and empathetic approach I help couples develop effective communication skills, identify negative patterns, and learn strategies to work through their issues collaboratively.
I provide free 20 minute consultations so you can ask any questions you have about the therapeutic process, and to ensure I'm a good fit for you and the issues you wish to address.
If paying the full fee for therapy services is a challenge for you, feel free to inquire about sliding scale options for a reduced session rate.
Clinical Approaches
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based model that operates on the premise that we all have many parts, or aspects, of ourselves.
IFS is a non-pathologizing integrative approach that helps us connect with various parts that may be holding painful experiences or emotions, including shame, inadequacy, or anger. Parts try to protect us from pain and inadvertently prevent us from being our authentic selves.
"Self" includes characteristics of curiosity, compassion, calm, connectedness, clarity, creativity, courage, and confidence. In this model self is who we authentically are.
IFS helps us connect with and learn about parts, witness their experiences, heal their wounds, and ultimately live more in "self". In IFS all parts are welcome.
Intimacy From The Inside Out
IFIO is a couples therapy model that draws primarily from the IFS model of psychotherapy, but also includes aspects of psychodynamic theory, systems thinking and neuroscience. It is an experiential model born out of a desire to carry the concepts of IFS into a relational setting and to use the intimate relationship itself as a vehicle for growth and healing of the individual, as well as the couple.
This work assumes that we each have access to an inward spiritual presence (Self) that supports the notion that human beings are resilient and have inner resources of self-love and self-regulation. In this non-pathologizing approach we helps people make sense of their life experience in a safe and collaborative way.
In IFIO therapy, couples are invited into a process, which leads to a self compassionate, and secure relationship with themselves. This makes it possible to stay connected with oneself and one’s partner even in times of stress and relational rupture. This model moves between fostering internal attachment work and doing relational work between partners.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The Gottman Method is designed to support couples across all economic, racial, sexual orientation, and cultural sectors.
Relationship issues that may be addressed with this model include: Conflict and arguments, poor communication, emotional distance, sexual difficulties, parenting issues, financial challenges, and many others.
Even couples with “normal” levels of conflict may benefit from this method. The aim is to help couples build stronger relationships overall and incorporate healthier ways to cope with future issues as they arise.
This model uses many tools, in and out of session, to bring couples closer together by gaining a deeper understanding of each others inner psychological worlds.