
“Once you start making the effort to ‘wake yourself up’—that is, be more mindful in your activities—you suddenly start appreciating life a lot more.” –Robert Biswas-Diener
My work is grounded in Psychodynamic and Attachment Theory, as I find it powerful to help people understand who they are in the context of their family of origin by exploring early life experiences. This approach allows the client to be more attuned with his/her choices, and gain insight into their own life decisions.
I also draw upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, depending on what my clients need and respond best to. CBT can help identify maladaptive patterns and learn new coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying maladaptive thinking and behavioral patterns, and implementing specific strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, body image issues, etc
With couples, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques, allowing partners to create a safe and secure attachment style while becoming more empathetic with each other to better grow together.
Areas of focus
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Relationship issues
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Premarital and marital conflicts
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Self esteem concerns
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Body image issues
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Eating disorders
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Grief and loss
