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Services
Individual Psychotherapy
People might come to therapy because they are experiencing some level of emotional pain, but they struggle to clearly identify the issue or they might be uncertain as to how to go about creating constructive and lasting changes. This recognition can be a seed for growth. I see therapy as a collaborative process that also evolves as clients grow during their therapeutic journey with me. Along this journey, we might explore the past as a means to understanding how aspects or pieces of that past show up in their lives currently. Understandably our personal struggles can often make their presence known in other parts of our lives (i.e. relationships with partners, family, coworkers, etc). An important therapy goal can be for clients to access parts of themselves that have been hidden or undiscovered so they can live more authentically and be guided by their deepest values.
For clients who have experienced trauma and seeking therapy, I am a provider who has received advanced training from Dr. Kathleen Chard in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). CPT is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is endorsed by the National Academy of Medicine to treat PTSD. This is an effective and evidence based treatment model heavily backed by research. The typical course of treatment lasts typically 12 sessions.
Couples and Family Psychotherapy
I bring the same sensibilities that I use in individual therapy into the work I do with couples and families primarily using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as the framework. As an EFT therapist, my goal is to move couples away from distress and towards connectedness and greater intimacy. Couples or family therapy (EFT or EFFT) can be a place to better understand the root of patterns and see how each person in the relationship contribute to or divert from connectedness and closeness. EFT is an evidence-based treatment that provides a clear and structured roadmap towards growth and positive change that research has shown to last. I might also incorporate complementary facets of other treatment modalities into my couples/family work, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to further clients’ goals.
Discernment Counseling
When you have some level of doubt about the future of your relationship or marriage, discernment counseling can help you gain clarity and confidence to pursue a direction.  It can also help couples gain a better understanding of each person’s contribution to the state of the relationship. Discernment counseling is structured, short-term counseling (usually up to 5 sessions) that can help people avoid half-heartedly entering couples therapy.