My Approach
"I believe in using multiple modalities in my approach including Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused."
Grief and Loss
Grief is a normal response to loss. But death, divorce, serious health issues, or any other life-changing loss can often result in a debilitating wave of grief.
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Often, those who have experienced such a loss can feel alone in their grief, even when they are lucky enough to be surrounded by loving and well-meaning friends and family. This is because, when we are hurting, those around us often want to fix the pain—to “fix” us. And, thus, grievers are often put on a timeline and told when they should stop grieving for a lost spouse—told when it is time to “get over” a divorce and start dating again—told when they should be happy again.
But this is not how grief works. And why, during times like these, additional assistance from a professional therapist is often needed. As a hospice-trained therapist, I have seen the many ways people grieve, the multitude of feelings that arise, and how support outside a griever’s inner circle can make a significant difference. I would be honored to support you through your grief with compassion, validation and openness.
Anxiety and Depression
Situational anxiety is a normal response to stress that is necessary to keep us safe and alive. But when the anxiety we experience is extreme, and out-of-balance with the stress present in our life, it can sometimes cause paralyzing thoughts and fears. Anxiety at this level can result in poor sleep, irritability, an inability to concentrate, and can even manifest physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach distress.
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Depression can cause feelings of sadness, a loss of interest in things once enjoyed, and a general low or hopeless mood. Feelings of anger, restlessness, low energy, and worthlessness are some of the symptoms the depressed often contend with. But depression is not the same as normal sadness or grief, even though people who are grieving often self-describe themselves as “depressed.” With depression, a person’s loss of interest or pleasure and feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness are often unrelenting.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or (as often is the case) a combination of both, no one should face these mental health challenges alone. Therapy can help you better understand what you are feeling and provide strategies to ameliorate your symptoms. As your therapist, I will be a nonjudgmental, compassionate listener and guide. And through thoughtful inquiry and dialogue, we will explore your thoughts and behaviors, and work as a team to identify symptoms, learn coping skills, and develop a goal-oriented plan to help you navigate your personal road to recovery.
