[] [] []


Humanistic / Existential
My approach is person-centered, and honors subjectivity. I am not here to tell you who you should be; instead, I hope to aid you in deepening your knowledge of who you already are. As you grow, I welcome the emergence of your authenticity - the self that makes meaningful choices toward what they actually want & need.

Relational
Humans heal in relationship. I invite us both to show up in our fullness, as the relationship that we build during sessions is actually a central part of the therapeutic process itself. In sessions, we might notice our dynamic, talk about it, and experiment with it.

Awareness-based
A piece of gestalt wisdom states that ‘awareness increases choice’. In other words, the more information we have about what’s going on here & now, the more options we have for trying something different. Awareness practice helps us to recognize that things are always shifting and unfolding. The more we notice this reality as it is, the more we are able to trust the process without forcing it. Connecting to the body is one practical, straightforward way to do this.

Systems-based
Each one of us encompasses a unique intersection of identities, some chosen and others not. These multi-faceted identities are more or less privileged based on the social, cultural, and political contexts within which we live. It is useful, and even necessary, to consider how issues explored in therapy are also relative to the larger systems of which we are all a part.

Transpersonal
I acknowledge and make space for extraordinary experiences that transcend everyday, ‘consensus’ reality. These might be spiritual or psychedelic in nature, or even occur during moments of crisis or risk. Sometimes they are difficult to understand or categorize, and may seem ineffable. With the right attention, we can integrate the insight and meaning these experiences frequently have to offer.

I take an integral approach to this work, meaning that I utilize a combination of different theoretical perspectives, modalities, and techniques. How this looks depends on each individual client, as well as our dynamic together in sessions. Therapy is a creative, collaborative process - therefore, I also invite my clients to offer feedback about what is or isn’t working as we continue to sit together.

That said, my therapeutic values and presence are especially informed by the following orientations.

*