My approach to therapy is largely Person-Centered – meaning I respect and honor the capacity that each person has to grow and heal, and that I believe already exists inside of everyone. Sometimes people come into therapy expecting the therapist to have all the answers or to be able to read their minds, but I think it’s important to create a space where we can better understand and work on things collaboratively. I also draw from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, so that we can understand and work on improving the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and use different strategies and coping skills to decrease symptoms and work towards a variety of goals. In addition, I am incorporating more aspects of the IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Psychodynamic approaches to better understand my clients and to help clients learn more about themselves.
I work with young adults and adults experiencing a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life stressors, grief/loss, and the effects of all kinds of traumas, big and small. My role is to support you through this journey of healing, discovery, and self-improvement, to help provide some perspective, or to ask questions to help build greater insight, understanding, and self-compassion. Most importantly, my role is to hold space for you and with you. I value the client’s needs and building a strong therapeutic relationship, where you can feel heard, seen, and accepted.
I have completed my Master’s degree at Thomas Jefferson University’s program in Community and Trauma Counseling and am working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am specializing in trauma-informed therapy, and my work is extensively focused on understanding the effects of childhood trauma on individuals in later life when left untreated. Although the work is hard and can be uncomfortable, I am here to empathize with you and support you in ways that are unique to you. I look forward to walking with you this journey!
