I often meet clients when they are experiencing a difficult transition or conflict within the systems that matter most to them: typically family, friends, and self. I also make space for grief and loss, so that the experience is not isolating and intolerable. Through a variety of modalities I focus on the client's voice, experience, and barriers to personal contentment: this enables the client to be an active part of therapy, tapping into skills, solutions, and hope that might be out of reach without support. I believe all clients are competent and capable, but stress, anxiety, loss, and conflict distort clarity and damage connection. I work from a systems perspective, and find person centered, collaborative therapy to be effective. I also understand how trauma and anxiety affect the brain, and can help re-story cognitions that are not helpful. When we experience ruptures within our families, significant relationships, and even within ourselves, we compromise the connection that's necessary for an abundant life. This disconnect often leave folks feeling lonely, uncertain, and sad. Therapy is a opportunity to heal connection to self and to others; I look forward to joining your restorative journey.
Qualifications: | University of Rhode Island |
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Academic Suffixes: | LMFT |
Expertise: | Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Women |