Psychotherapy
Adults • Children • Adolescents • Families • Couples
Adults
I work with a broad range of issues for all stages of life. My focus is in supporting you to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, including your resources and strengths, your unique perspective, and your unconscious patterns so you can create the change that you want. Depending on the individual, a session may include talk therapy, somatic mindfulness experiencing, or expressive art therapy (such as using a sand tray). I collaborate with each client personally to find an approach that will work best for their individual needs. My approach is informed by strength-based models including Somatic approach and mindfulness.
I specialize in working with adults and children who have experienced various forms of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Types of trauma may include, violence, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, and developmental trauma.
Children
The way I work with children is that I first establish a trusting therapeutic relationship where the child can feel free to express themselves however they would like. A therapy session can include a combination of talk therapy, imaginative play, games, discussions, drama, and expressive arts therapy. Therapy can support children in building their self-esteem, confidence, and empathy. It can help children learn how to overcome challenges, learn social skills, and find better ways of expressing themselves, which supports a reduction in anxiety and depression.
Parents
I like to regularly meet with parents as a part of ongoing therapy with a child as it helps me gain a deeper understanding of what is happening for the child outside of therapy. I can be updated about what new behaviors arise at home, how therapy work is being integrated at home, and collaborate with the parents on treatment for their child
Adolescents
Families
Families go through enormous changes as they navigate all the different stages of life. Challenges naturally arise in families, and ultimately can be an opportunity to understand your family members better, form deeper familial connections, and learn about yourself. Family therapy provides tools to navigate life’s stressors and challenges. It can encourage new ways of relating and communicating, and can also support families in processing grief, loss or trauma.
I bring both my therapy and mediation skills when working with families. I utilize an integrative approach to meet the needs of any family. My approach is integrative, collaborative and informed by strength- based family system theories which work towards restoring a healthy balance to a family. Sessions are structured so that everyone can express themselves and feel equally heard.
Couples
Intimate relationships can teach us so much about ourselves: they can teach us about sharing, support, acceptance, appreciation and love. Yet, they can also touch our deepest wounds and leave us feeling angry, sad, numb, isolated, or unfulfilled.
Therapy can help couples attain better communication, and can create a culture of curiosity, empathy, appreciation and connection. It can assist in creating new patterns of interaction in which couples learn about each other, feel heard, and feel connected.
I bring both my therapy and mediation skills when working with couples. My work is informed by Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples, Attachment Theory and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. My focus is on assisting couples express their feelings and underlying needs, helping them overcome patterns of painful interactions, and refocus on what is important for each person in the relationship.