My Philosophy & Approach
Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, oppression, and pandemic(s) can feel daunting and lead people to feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency--in relationship to ourselves and others. As a therapist, I approach my work from an attachment focused and relational cultural perspective. My theoretical orientation is grounded in feminist practice that relies heavily on the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning. I believe strongly in the use of transference in the therapeutic relationship and feel that some of the most transformative and healing work can be accomplished simply by exploring our connection to each other as therapist and client. Despite my training and interest in more relational approaches, I am able to offer eclectic services and understand that there is no “one size fits all” intervention.
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I offer individual and family therapy with a special focus on working with ages 16-24. I draw upon principles and techniques from various interventions and philosophies including relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, radical acceptance, emotionally focused therapy, and health at every size. I have experience working with people struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexuality, gender identity, trauma, chronic pain, oppression, queer issues, body image, and relationship and family challenges. I take a non-pathologizing approach to working my clients, with a particular focus on those with marginalized identities.
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