A little about my approach…

I work from the approach that most of our pain in life stems from difficult or damaging relationships, in various shapes and forms. Despite that, I also hold the strong belief that true healing is found in healthy relationships.  The therapeutic bond is wonderfully unique because it offers the client a safe, intimate space where there is no judgment or agenda—where the therapist serves as a witness who validates our pain and offers compassion. My person-centered approach allows connection and trust to build in a gentle, natural manner.  In working together, we create a space that provides you the tools for healing using a mindful, compassionate approach.  We all have the ability to do this difficult work, but sometimes a little guidance from someone we trust is helpful to remind us of our potential.

There are times words might not be enough to fully express our experiences and feelings.  Being trained in Art Therapy allows me to pick up on nonverbal symbols and metaphors that are often expressed through art and the creative process.  Working through the lens that we are a product of our experiences, I love the eye-opening process art-making provides clients as we begin to dig deep into experiences and feelings that have impacted and lingered for many years.  

The therapeutic models that best describe my approach beyond Art Therapy include attachment theory, mindfulness-based therapy, EFT (emotionally-focused therapy), and internal family systems (IFS) theory. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and am trained in EMDR.

I enjoy working with people on the following issues:

Anxiety

Adults Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Infertility/Surrogacy/Maternal Mental Health

Building self-esteem and fostering personal growth

Adjustment to life transitions/chronic illness

Support through grief and loss

Interpersonal and Relationship Challenges

Trauma Recovery