approachable, empathetic, genuine

I found a fascination for psychology in high school. While navigating how to apply the principles I was learning... it clicked! I enjoy helping others and found that making connections and building relationships helped others work through and navigate the stressors they are experiencing, the challenges blocking their path, and just wanting another person and perspective.

Depending on what we are working on, I bring in my skills as a trained therapist using ACT, CBT, or even Exposure Therapy (ERP / ExRP).

I might created shared documents where we can visually see things we are working on. I know seeing helps me. For instance with OCD and implementing exposure therapy techniques, I will create a working document to work through situations causing fear and distress. Each step will outline what to focus on and you will see how the distress and fear decreases over time.

I bring warmth and curiosity. I will be with you and challenge you but also help bring in skills that you can use in and out of therapy.

I will show up and engage in the therapeutic process to get you where you want to be. I am a driven individual, and I bring that into therapy.

Great question, I enjoy quite a few. A classic breathing technique is always good (I am one who does not like box breathing as holding the breath can cause more stress than regulation). I like 5-7 breathing.

My favorite is the letter-writing technique.

As we start working together, you may notice other things come up like anxiety showing up at work or relationships and not just with you. You might want to talk about taboo topics... whatever it is, I am here to listen, explore, and get you to your goal.