A bit about myself

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I believe that we as individuals are complex mixtures of our histories and circumstances but that there is a significant amount of choice available to make new decisions and to become the people we most want to be. I like to think we all have a unique essence that gets obscured over time as we navigate life's stressors. As a therapist, it's part of my job to hold space for confusion, restlessness, anxiety and even depression and despair. Somatic (body based techniques) and mindfulness can help bring our attention and loving awareness back to ourselves and our needs; emotion-focused techniques help us identify buried truths and sensations that need to be honored and processed; a psychodynamic lens can support an exploration of childhood - revealing lost parts of ourselves that are essential to our well-being. And it's all an ongoing learning (and unburdening) process! 

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Personally, I consider myself to be a kind of artist. I appreciate beautiful or strange things that resonate; enjoy connecting ideas and exploring mutuality and connection in daily existence, and I lean toward all things spiritual, understanding that as an individual, I don't know much - but can learn so much in relationship. I grew up performing dance, playing sports, drawing, writing and enjoying music. I love intuitive movement, nature, philosophy and exploring how we create our individual and collective realities!

 

​My life experiences have enriched my understanding of myself, others and the world in different ways and have created a mosaic of knowledge that has been very helpful to draw from. My three years of experience as a Registered Therapist (Qualifying) have provided me with a breadth of experience and a wonderful introduction to the field. There is more information about my credentials on the next page. Please book through Psychology Today!