Therapeutic Approach

My work is strongly grounded in mindfulness, Buddhist psychology,  and what I refer to as a somatic-behavioral approach. I bring a non-judgmental, curious, compassionate presence to support the exploration of moment to moment experience as it relates to thoughts, emotions, body sensations and awareness.

By slowing down the momentum of experience, it becomes possible to increase understanding, which results in a wider range of choice. Exposure theory and techniques support greater acceptance of experience. With acceptance comes more ease and less struggle, leading to choices that align with a fuller, more authentic self and a connection to what is most important to you.

My approach is:

• collaborative
• strength-based
• values-driven
• experiential
• empathetic

I will both respect your pace and listen to what you believe is best as well as challenge you to consider if your choices fit what you most want and care about. While we will sometimes ‘talk about’ stuff and explore insights and interpretations, if analysis becomes the default I will tend to encourage a deeper inquiry or steps that move you towards your goals. With care, I will pay attention to what you most want. At times this may mean interrupting or challenging habitual stories or choices that steer off this path.

I encourage  practice outside of session, through the use of exercises, behavioral experiments and increased reflection and awareness. There is never a requirement or evaluation, but rather support of building and applying skills/tools to potentiate growth and desired changes.

My work tends to be most helpful for adults who want to engage in therapy as a collaborative and reflective process. I work best with people who are interested in understanding their experience more deeply and exploring new ways of responding to it. While I offer guidance and support, therapy with me is not based on caretaking or directive life management, but on strengthening your own insight, agency, and capacity for choice.

I am committed to social justice and to awareness of how privilege, hierarchy and systemic oppression can shape individual development and sense of safety in the world. 

This includes LGBTQIA affirmation, neurodiversity affirmation, an anti-racism perspective, awareness of weight stigma, and the broader ways appearance and physical presentation influence privilege and discrimination.

I am available to learn and discuss what you need to feel empowered and seen clearly in the co-creation of our work together.

I honor the unfolding of your innermost wise guidance.