Everyone has a range of normal, healthy emotions. Ups and downs are a part of life, but sometimes people need help
navigating through the tough times.
I always feel honored when I provide this service.
By blending my psychological training and my medical background into a holistic approach, I'm able to facilitate
positive lifestyle changes by creating safe, nurturing situations in which many aspects of mind and body can
be addressed at once. After receiving my Doctorate in Naturopathy, I went back to get a Masters in Psychology
so I could assist my clients in healing in a more complete way.
Individual therapy offers a person the opportunity to work one on one with a therapist in the hope that - as a safe trusting environment is built -
he or she will become better equipped to work through difficult issues, realize solutions and cope more productively.
Some common issues that bring people into individual therapy include:
If you don't feel quite right, you may have trouble pinpointing what is causing you difficulty. As your therapist,
I will help you to identify potential underlying issues and together we will plan an appropriate and effective treatment
plan.
By approaching your situation from a psychological, physiological and transpersonal perspective, there will be a greater chance
that you will feel better sooner. If you're motivated to work beyond our sessions together, I can provide you "homework"
to do to facilitate faster change.
Therapy is a collaborative effort between therapist and client and must be enjoyable. Even difficult transitional moments
can be easier if you have the right guide.
Holistic Psychotherapy
My approach to therapy is eclectic. I'm not committed to using any particular theory or set of techniques all the time,
but call on my extensive training, experience, and intuition for what is appropriate at any particular moment,
always in full collaboration with my client.
Underlying my philosophy is my belief that a fully realized life is constantly renewed in the struggle to
balance and integrate many dimensions: body, emotions, mind, and spirit. Sometimes we reach an impasse, and
need to reach out for help. A caring relationship is the most effective crucible for change. That relationship may
be with a trusted friend, mentor, spiritual advisor, or, at times, a counselor.
I believe that we all have a unique inner healer that is the source of our growth, and that it cannot be forced,
or “figured out” rationally. It comes alive in the moments when we surrender control over how we think we should be,
and contact what we are truly meant to be, and then act from that.
I have a special interest in combining psychology with the traditions of mindfulness. I have found, in his my life,
and that of my clients, that non-judgmental mindful awareness is the first step toward meaningful change. When we
fully accept what is, paradoxically that is when change is most likely to occur.
If you have questions or would just like to talk, please call me at 800-957-5655
or
contact me online.