Philosopy
- Successful therapy involves the creation of a safe and collaborative environment that serves as the foundation for exploring, understanding, and sometimes altering old patterns.
- I became a therapist because I believe in the human capacity to change, and I see my role as a facilitator of changes that improve one’s quality of life. I also acknowledge that change can be very difficult, even when we feel motivated to do so.
- It is my hope that my clients leave therapy more content in their lives, with a greater awareness of themselves and others. I also hope my clients feel supported and empowered with the strength to change those things that can be changed and able to navigate more easily life’s avoidable and unavoidable challenges.
- My orientation is primarily Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), within a systems framework. I use a CBT approach to help individuals recognize common negative thinking patterns that escalate distress. The ability to look at challenging situations from a more neutral perspective allows an individual to respond to them more effectively and with greater clarity. A systems approach considers people in their larger contexts, examining how they are affected by and react to their environments.
- Understanding the dynamic factors in the family system that impact how children experience their world helps to identify multiple points for intervention. This multi-pronged approach enables effective and durable shifts in behavior, resulting in more sustainable positive outcomes.