Therapy Approach

I’ve had my own emotional journey and discovery and feel that this gives me perspective on what many others face. These life experiences along with my experience as a therapist guide and impact my therapeutic approach with a commitment to work from an anti-oppression framework.

I pull from a variety of evidence based therapeutic modalities to fit those needs including; CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), parent-child interaction, solution-focused and behavioral modalities. I practice with a client-centered and strength-based approach, meaning, I believe that treatment is focused on you and that you are capable of discovering the answers that you have been looking for. I believe in the collaborative relationship between therapist and client as an important tool to help you reach your emotional and personal goals. It is my goal to provide a nonjudgmental, genuine, and empathetic environment to help you explore your thoughts, fears, and beliefs. It is my belief that regardless of what your current stressors are, or have been, you are capable of reaching your emotional potential, obtaining balance, happiness, and living a life worth living.

I am affirming of the Black Lives Matter movement and committed to serve BIPOC, LGBTQIA, gender non-conforming, kink, poly, religious, and spiritual people as an ally.

Evidence-Based Behavioral Therapy

  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of behavioral therapy. It was originally developed to help treat those suffering from major suicidal thoughts and borderline personality disorder, but it can also help treat a wide range of other mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.

    • Psychotherapy

    • CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns that may be creating issues in your life.

    • Looking at the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to view challenging situations more clearly and respond effectively.

    • Effective for individuals dealing with anxiety and depression.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy treatment that helps people heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR is found to be highly effective for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions, and anxiety.