In our approach, forming a connection and customizing clinical techniques are the two primary factors to us. With 15+ years of counseling experience and training, you will experience a process of healing that will eventually lead to growth.

I believe my work is sacred; my goal is to help you gain a sense of clarity about what you are feeling, why you may be feeling that way, and how to interact with those emotions in a healthy way.

Your sessions will operate based on your situation and needs. As humans, we are all similar, but we all experience struggles differently.

 What can a therapist do for me?

Working with a trained therapist will help manage change in meaningful and impactful ways. It can also help avoid repeating ineffective life patterns and help find a deeper sense of well-being and fulfillment. I utilize some of the most modern and clinically validated types of treatments.

What is therapy?

Therapy is a process of self reflection that identifies problems in our daily life that cause distress and interfere with our well-being. Finding the right therapist that is the right fit for you is the first step, specifically one that is trained and qualified to address the issues causing your distress. The process of therapy has many layers, which is why finding a therapist you feel comfortable speaking with is the most important thing.

Are we going to just talk?

No. Talking is the vehicle to getting to the deeper routed issues. Once identified, there are many techniques that can be implemented into the therapeutic process that do not only rely on talking to do meaningful healing work.

Does therapy actually work? 

Yes! Research shows that talking about your feelings—your internal experiences, thoughts, perceptions, values, interpersonal relationships—has several benefits, such as:

• Reducing stress

• Improving self-esteem

• Decreasing anxiety

• Equipping you to manage and navigate depression

• Enhancing your overall well-being

The number one indicator to a positive outcome is your relationship with your therapist. This is why it is important to find a therapist in which you feel understood and connected with.  

Is therapy for weak minded or damaged people?

This is a misconception in our culture. Feelings are not problematic and should not be avoided or suppressed.

In fact, seeking support is a sign of health; facing your fears and problems is a sign of strength not weakness.

Finding support for your problems is working smarter not harder.

What’s the difference between talking with a therapist versus a friend? 

Therapy at some point should feel as easy as talking to a trusted friend.

Although, talking to someone who is unbiased and has clinical knowledge tends to be more effective for short and long-term healing and problem-solving. 

How are you going to help me?

I take an individualized approach to tailor treatment to your needs, which should help you find your own unique solutions to your life.

I don't need therapy, I just have to wait out this situation

Sometimes our issues and pain we experience can heal with waiting. Time heals all is not necessarily entirely true or a false statement. It’s extremely important to seek support when we are ready to work through the process of understanding our pain; understanding behavioral and relational patterns can be key for avoiding future pain. Changing the way we view difficult circumstances or pain will unlock that sense of greater purpose; when we look at pain as opportunity to reach greater depths of healing in our lives, our greater purpose and life fulfillment will become more apparent in our lives.

Talking about my issues is not going to change anything

Feelings are meant to be verbalized. Often when we have to explain how we feel it brings about healing, because it helps us release from our conscious and subconscious minds. However, not all verbalization is true processing, sometimes it can leave us stuck in negative thinking, relating, and emotional patterns. That is why working with a trained professional will help you move through the issues in a more productive manner.

I don't have the time to do that right now, I will wait for when I’m less busy

This is a common excuse many use when they feel fear of the process and the vulnerability that is required to do therapy. Oftentimes, there is never perfect timing for healing, but the therapeutic process is a journey and is not necessarily meant to be done quickly. Pacing is key, but getting started is the first step.

I don't want to tell someone what I'm feeling and then be judged for it

This is a normal fear people have and it should not be taken lightly with therapy. If you feel judgement from a therapist, you should bring this up to them and explore the cause of this feeling with them. If you still feel judged afterwards, it may be an indication that the therapist is not the right fit for you.

It doesn't seem worth the amount of time or money

Many of us have invested our money into things that were not wise investments. It is important to note what those things are, and usually those things only gave us a short-term return on investment (e.g. instant gratification with no long-term impact), and often leave us more empty.

While its not wrong to indulge to feel better, investing in your long-term mental health will provide a more sustainable well-being rather than instant fixes. Therapy will help you understand when you can indulge a little, but also teach you how to create long-term change that impacts your future positively to help you manifest more security and happiness.