People seek therapy for a range of reasons, from depression and anxiety to experiences of grief, transition, and decision-making.  I have particular expertise and clinical interest in concerns related to creativity, relationships and identity development, mood disorders, neurodiversity, the impact of trauma, and grief/loss.  In addition, I have significant experience working with body image issues; in doing that work, I find it valuable to look through the lens of sociocultural influences,  as well as exploring the individual factors that may have influenced a client's relationship with their body .  Finally, I have experience working with people who are making decisions about their life's work and their educational future, and I see these things as being very central to how we create meaning in our lives.

The therapy I provide is relational and interpersonal, with a heavy focus on clients' past and present relationships with self and others.  My style is collaborative and flexible, and I often incorporate mindfulness-based concepts and a reliance on practices that my clients already value in their lives, whether that be writing, music, a spiritual practice, or another area of interest.  I believe that curiosity, compassion, and respect should guide the therapy process, and I take time at the beginning of therapy to discuss how we will work together and get a sense of how I can be most helpful to clients. 

Individual Therapy

Meeting weekly for individual therapy sessions provides an opportunity to get to know yourself and the patterns of your life in a deep and complex way.  In addition, this  form of therapy allows space for trust and safety to develop with your therapist over time, allowing you to feel known and giving you a place to process the events of your life as they unfold. Some people enter individual therapy for a specific problem or dilemma, and may remain in therapy only until their troublesome symptoms have resolved -- perhaps a few months later. Others enter therapy in an effort to make sense of larger life questions or experiences, and may remain in therapy for a longer period of time, as they feel that having the support of therapy adds greatly to their well-being on an ongoing basis. I am comfortable working with clients in both short and longer-term modalities, and we can discuss more about your expectations for the length of therapy if we consult by phone. 

Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a different type of support and input than individual therapy, and is the preferred treatment modality for certain concerns.  People often benefit greatly from group therapy when they are experiencing feelings of aloneness and alienation, when their concerns are relational in nature, and when they are in need of support through a particular life transition or challenge. While group therapy can seem daunting and risky, the rewards can be very rich. I have experience leading interpersonal therapy groups, process groups for clients with eating and body image concerns, and support groups for various concerns.  If you are interested in group therapy, please contact me and we can discuss current group availability.