Relational Approach

Therapy provides a space to notice patterns, understand emotions, and aligning your life with your values. My approach is rooted in warmth, authenticity, and respect for your unique journey, and a belief that healing occurs through real human connection—the single strongest predictor of meaningful, lasting change in psychotherapy. Feeling genuinely understood and supported often matters more than the specific approach or technique we use. From our first session, I focus on building trust, empathy, and collaboration, helping you feel seen, heard, and supported as we explore what matters most to you.

Through an honest, supportive relationship, we will explore how past experiences shape present reactions and how your choices today can reflect your values and what matters most. By blending humanistic and existential perspectives with skill-based approaches, including strategies informed by Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and gentle psychoeducation, my clients learn to respond to challenges with clarity, resilience, and more authentic connection to themselves and others. Humor and imagery often find their way into my work, helping us explore complex feelings and experiences that are hard to put into words, and creating moments of insight, relief, and shared understanding.

Together, we will explore new ways of relating to yourself, your emotions, and the world. With curiosity, presence, and a touch of humor, you’ll learn to respond to challenges intentionally and move forward in ways that feel grounded, authentic, and meaningful.