I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important component of any helpful treatment intervention. My ultimate goal is to make the counseling process collaborative and individualized. I think of therapy as an active partnership between you and me. Similar to any healthy relationship, the therapeutic relationship must be built upon trust, open communication, and honesty.

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I utilize an integrative approach to treatment, which combines a variety of therapeutic models and techniques, tailored to meet your specific goals. Most commonly, I incorporate concepts of Interpersonal Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  Part of fostering change or growth is first establishing why you are who you are and what influences the way you currently think, feel, and behave. Therefore, sessions may focus on exploring how past relationships with yourself and with others impact your current view of  yourself, your world-view, and your ability to relate and connect with others today. Goals may focus on helping you adapt to current roles, situations, and relationships in a healthy way. We will often explore your feelings and reactions; your thinking patterns and internal dialogue, as well as how you commonly respond to distress or change. Here, goals may focus on establishing self-compassionate thinking and engaging in behaviors that foster healthy and helpful connections with yourself and with others.

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I incorporate a strengths-based approach with all therapeutic interventions. I believe that we all possess innate and unique strengths. Unfortunately, during difficult times, we sometimes lose sight of our positive qualities. I aim to help you identify these strengths, utilize them , and build upon them during times of struggle or conflict.

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