My Clinical Approach

Psychological distress often stems from experiences of being uncared for, violated, neglected, oppressed, controlled,minimized, or traumatized. While a person may outwardly say and do the "right" things, their feelings reveal their most authentic inner experience. I believe the first step of healing occurs when your struggles are met with genuine understanding, validation, and empathy. My approach begins by actively listening to your life story and exploring the deeper emotional themes beneath the surface. Because lasting change can only happen when you feel truly understood and accepted, creating a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship is the foundation of our work together.

As a primarily humanistic psychologist, I prioritize honoring your subjective lived experience over objective truth. I draw heavily from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide my conceptualization and practice, utilizing core techniques such as emotion reflection, evocation, and chair work. My therapeutic foundation also includes Person-Centered, Gestalt, and Existential therapies. To ensure my approach is precisely tailored to your unique needs, I flexibly integrate tools and insights from Psychodynamic theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).