The Practice
I see my practice as a continual learning experience--a powerful process of walking alongside my clients and helping them shape new understandings of themselves and new relationships with their environment. My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic and sensitive to individual needs. In particular, I incorporate theories and techniques centered around mindfulness, IFS (Internal Family System), and interpersonal neurobiology.
I believe in using a respectful, non-judgmental attitude to help clients solve their problems, overcome their fears, and improve their relationships. Fundamental to my practice is the creation of a safe space and a trusting relationship.
I work with adults, adolescents (14+), couples, and groups.
"Everything flows, and nothing abides, everything gives way, and nothing stays fixed." Heraclitus
Specialties
ANXIETY
TRAUMA
DEPRESSION
COUPLES THERAPY
I believe that couple's therapy is an essential tool for mantaing and promoting an healthy connection in our intimate relationships. In 2012 I started my training in PACT.
Developed by Dr. Stan Tatkin, PACT is a fusion of attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation.
I completed training in EMDR in 2013 and have been using this approach since with individual that have experienced trauma in their life. In addition, having also completed the IFS training provides me with a solid framework for which EMDR is an excellent complement
GROUP THERAPY
In my experience as a leader and a group participant, I can attest that group work is a surprisingly easy and incredibly hard experience to get into: this manifest itself from the moment one thinks about joining a group! In my therapy group adult expats—men and women— meet once a week for 80 minutes. The groups I lead are structured as a “process group” not necessarily for support—although support can occur—and also not centered around a specific theme —although being for ex-pats can orient the direction of conversations. The group is focused on relating to one another "here and now" of the group experience. It can feel awkward or different to interact this way, but it is with new experiences that we can make lasting changes to our old scripts and past stories.
Who would benefit most from a process group?
People who struggle with social anxiety, attachment issues,, relationship dissatisfaction, challenges with general connection and authenticity and those who feel an overall sense of emptiness as if going through the motions with little or no joy.