Some are veterans in therapy and others arrive anxious and not knowing what to expect. Some look for a quick fix and advice on what to do differently. No matter how you may show up, I'll be happy to first address your expectations of therapy and together decide on how we may best work together. There are countless types of psychotherapy, many of which have been researched. Because I have been trained broadly in some of the major schools of thought, I tend towards an eclectic style, meaning I integrate various types of psychotherapies based on the problem at hand. That being said, my personal and professional experiences have led me to preference psychoanalytic treatment. Some describe this style of treatment as "getting to the root cause," but I like to think of it as understanding the dynamics of our mind so that it is easier to maneuver in life. While our goal includes reducing symptoms, true emotional wellness is feeling better on the surface but also layers deeper. As we are all unique individuals, I always keep in mind factors that account for diverse experiences in the world including race, sex, gender, age, ability, and economic background. 

 

Conditions I treat include but are not limited to:

 

• Addiction​ including behavioral and substance

• Relationship stress, dating or endings

• Grief and life transitions

• Panic around separation or fear of abandonment

• Chronic long-term and single incident trauma

• Personality disorders including those affected by narcissistic partners or family members

• Chronic worry and anxiety