Individuals

Psychotherapy is an organic process which unfolds differently for each individual. Our work together is composed of three primary elements: you, me, and the therapeutic relationship we co-create between us.

As a client you bring to our work your history, your experience of your self in present form, your distinctive process of unfolding and exploring, and your unique potential to blossom into. Whether you know it or not, you arrive with all the resources you need to thrive deep within you; it's my job to help you find ways to access those resources. I honor your individuality, and tailor my approach in our work accordingly so that I might best meet you where you are, and assist you in getting to where you need to go. (Read about my style of working)

The therapeutic relationship is a unique entity which we create together. Current research in neurobiology has shown that our brains can actually change within the context of secure relationships, making transformation real and lasting. In therapy we co-create a secure relationship which serves as the container for the healing and transformation you seek.

In individual therapy I can help you address:

• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Addictions (especially alcohol and substance abuse)
• Self-esteem issues
• Sexual abuse
• Eating disorders and body image issues
• Grief and Loss
• LGBT issues
• Relationships
• Life Transitions
• Creative and Intuitive Blocks

Couples

As a couple you bring to therapy the history of your relationship, the dynamic you have created between you, and your collective hopes and fears in the relationship. You also arrive with each of your individual experiences, hopes, fears and potentials. Romantic relationships have a powerful way of activating us, both in our wellness and our deepest wounding. It is not uncommon for people in relationships to begin having a very different emotional experience of themselves, sometimes feeling more joyous, open and passionate, and other times more vulnerable, insecure, angry or reactive. Whatever your experience, couples' therapy can be a powerful vehicle to explore what comes up for you in relationship and use those challenges to stretch and grow, while enhancing your over-all connection.

I invite couples of all orientations and backgrounds: straight, LGBT, and cross-cultural. This is a place where you will be respected in who you are.

In couples' therapy I can help you to:

• communicate through challenging issues and conflict
• resolve impasse
• explore commitment and fidelity/infidelity
• navigate intimacy (emotional and sexual)
• break out of dysfunctional patterns
• work through family issues
• maintain relational health
• enhance connection
• build trust
• learn communication skills

I highly encourage people to consider couples' counseling as a tool for relationship maintenance.  There is no need to hold out for illness in order to actively seek health.  Therapy is a powerful venue for consciously building your connection. It's an opportunity to expand your understanding of one another and your dynamic together, and to learn skills that will help you to stay healthy and loving as a couple.

For couples who choose to end their relationship, I provide a safe environment for them to be clear in making this decision. I support them in the challenging feelings and decisions they must face together, and help them to end their relationship with more grace, understanding and compassion.