Having trained in several models of contemporary, evidence-based psychotherapy, I believe firmly that there is no "single" treatment that works best for everyone. Instead, I have found that therapy is most effective when it is tailored to the unique needs of each client. After all, we each have distinctive histories, biologies, identities, relationships, ambitions, etc. Given how spectacularly variable human beings are, how can anyone try to fit clients into a single therapy mold?  

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As we begin the healing process, we will spend time becoming acquainted with one another and arriving at a shared understanding of your treatment goals. For some, this may be more or less straightforward. For instance, you may be looking to gain insight into why interpersonal relationships often seem to unravel, or you may be eager to learn new tools for coping with day-to-day anxieties. For others entering therapy, it may be a little more difficult to pinpoint what exactly is wrong. Some clients often turn to therapy because of a vague, yet, all-too-familiar sense that something in their life is not quite how it should be. In either case, we will always collaborate to figure out how to make the most out of our time. 

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During therapy, you will often take the lead in providing the material for our exploration. At the beginning of treatment, I encourage clients to pay attention to their experiences in a more mindful, contemplative way. Some clients find they do best when they jot down thoughts, events, or dreams that seem important to discuss. There will likely be times when we focus intensively on your past and there will be other sessions when the events of the day are most pressing. Whatever is being discussed, I will try my hardest to understand your experiences from your point of view and to be empathic and supportive as you endeavor to make important changes in your life.   

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Freud famously said "Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness." Modern psychotherapists have extended his axiom to include the human needs for play and creativity. During therapy, I hope to help clients reclaim the balance between their personal and professional lives. Having worked in a highly demanding profession for nearly a decade, I can empathize with how difficult this can be at times. 

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