My
Philosophy
Within each of us exists the potential to feel
good about ourselves, our relationships and our work. Accessing this
potential, tapping into it and learning to apply it generously to
everyday life can lead to great success and fulfillment in all of
these areas. I collaborate with my clients to identify and address
the things that block their ability to have a true and lasting sense
of well being--such as depression, stress, low self esteem, past
trauma, self defeating patterns and toxic relationships. Together we
work actively on transforming these obstacles into self-knowledge
and new, positive behaviors.
A lasting sense of wellbeing requires a strong sense of self. The self--which exists within everyone--is another way of describing our inner wisdom, the voice that tells us who we are, what we believe, what we feel, want and need. This voice helps us to make decisions, to take care of ourselves and to be fully and completely who we are meant to be. The process of psychotherapy will help you tap into your inner wisdom, find your voice and live life to your fullest potential.
The Therapeutic Relationship
It is my belief that your
relationship with your therapist is central to the process of
healing, growth and change. It is important to feel a comfortable
connection with your therapist and that you are a good fit to work
together so that trust and confidence can develop. I offer a free
phone consultation to help you make the initial decision about
setting up a first appointment. Once therapy begins, I provide a
supportive, safe environment where we work together to identify the
areas on which you would like to focus. We can then set goals based
upon your needs and what you hope to get out of therapy.
While the process of healing, growth and change can feel good and be tremendously rewarding, it often involves hard work. Much like training one’s body for a marathon--emotional awareness, strength and resilience can be developed through sustained attention to self-care, consistency and dedication to the therapeutic process. This is sometimes surprising to people. It might even feel unfair or upsetting to realize that it will take concerted effort to make things different in your life. It is important to keep in mind that the more time, intention and commitment you are willing to put into the work of therapy, the more positive, fulfilling and lasting the results will be.
