My Approach
In your first session, I will ask certain questions about you and your life. This information helps make an initial assessment of your situation. Questions asked will include: Reason for seeking therapy, your personal history and current situation, and current symptoms.Depending on your issue and therapy goals, therapy can last a few sessions or several weeks or years. While you likely want to know how long it's going to take to "feel better," there's no simple answer. It's very individualized.My approach is tailored to each individual based on their goals. I am interested in hearing your story because you are the expert in your life. My job is to journey beside you with endless curiosity, to help you ask yourself new (and sometimes scary) questions that tap into your wisdom, your boundless pleasure, and the connection you want to cultivate. There aren’t many places to turn to when you have questions about your body, about why your relationship feels so stuck, or why it’s so damn scary to ask for what you want. This is what I am here for. To give you the space to explore without judgement.
I recognize that you live within various systems (i.e. family, work, culture, etc.) that impacts your way of life in diverse ways, and that counseling must include these components in the process. I view therapy as collaborative teamwork, cooperatively setting and working towards goals. I will help you identify difficulties or concerns that you are experiencing. Together, we will develop ways to overcome these obstacles. As the counselor, I’m not here to tell you the answers to the problem but we will work together as a team to find the answers. While I may provide some advice or direction, it is my intention that we explore your feelings, choices, and goals to discover the most appropriate and healthy decisions for your life.