How we cultivate self-acceptance and positive change

Human beings thrive when they are connected to others. Loneliness or feelings of being unlovable or invisible influence how we feel about ourselves and our capacity to change. I work with you to see the full complexity of your past and present relationships, focusing on a stronger, connected, and more hopeful sense of self.

Because I work relationally (to learn more about that, you can see my general explanation or read my article about how I use relational techniques in my work with teens), I pay close attention to our relationship and how it may reflect your feelings about yourself and your experience with other folks. This honest, open, and nonthreatening approach opens space for self-acceptance and positive change.

Together we create new, healthier ways of connecting, allowing you to feel more grounded and able to take on the ups and downs of life.

What I don’t do

I hesitate to absolutely exclude any therapy approaches, and work with you to identify what works best for you. At the same time, I generally do not offer worksheets or homework, apart from potentially identifying your goals for the week.

Because I do not look at problems as something to be solved (how do you “solve” loneliness or low self-esteem?), I would not characterize my approach as solution-based. And, while I am happy to think together about concrete coping strategies, I am not a tips and tricks sort of therapist. There are many resources out there for ways to cope and therapists who specialize in more directly solution-based approaches.