Counseling &  Psychotherapy

I approach therapy with an open, curious, and nonjudgmental stance. I like to help clients identify their strengths and values so that they can be used to enhance functioning. As a therapist, I try to take the most holistic approach possible, examining as many aspects of your life as you feel comfortable sharing with me. I also like to tailor my counseling style to match what you as a client are looking for.

As a therapist, I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients incorporate mindfulness-based techniques and exercises into their lives inside and out of the therapeutic

space. ACT is a cognitive-behaviorally-based theory, and aims to increase psychological flexibility and help you as a client learn how to make meaningful contact with your emotions. ACT helps teach how to accept those aspects of life that cannot be controlled, and how to commit to enacting positive change that aligns with your values.

Many of the techniques and skills utilized in ACT overlap with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with the added benefit of incorporating more emotional aspects than traditional

CBT. I also employ some Adlerian techniques, such as examining your family of origin, birth order, and early childhood recollections to help gain insight into your current level of functioning.