My Personal Approach
My instinctual, natural approach is getting to know you. I want to hear about your pursuit to find meaning in your life or your search for answers. I want to learn about the obstacles you have overcome. By taking your unique life circumstances into consideration, I will help you make sense of relationship, generational, and value patterns which have emerged over time. Small personal changes lead to larger circles of support and interconnection. I want you to feel safe exploring your fears with me. My hope is that you come to accept yourself and and allow others to love you for who you are.
My Theoretical Approach
I combine ideas from various individual and family systems theorists. I am an objective observer and mindful partner in the therapeutic relationship. My natural approach is Humanistic, Rogerian, or Client-Centered. It is imperative for each client to feel a sense of unconditional positive regard from a therapist and not to feel judged. I systematically explore a client's unique perspective, cultural background and social environment. When trust and rapport are established, I often integrate Bowenian and Attachment Theories, exploring a client's family of origin experiences and relationships with childhood caregivers and other individuals who have influenced your life. I am a firm believer that our early connections with family members directly affect the current intimate relationships we choose. I also incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral theory into my practice. Clients are encouraged to change negative automatic thoughts into conscious, rational reasoning and make productive, meaningful choices. Modification of problematic thought patterns increase self-certainty and improve communication with loved ones. I often concentrate on individual and family strengths to redirect focus from problems to solutions. In couples therapy, I take an Emotion-Focused approach. By facilitating communication of deep feelings and experiences with partners, we enhance the potential for intimate connection, both emotionally and sexually.
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