I attempt to create an atmosphere in which clients feel safe to self-reflect and express their unique experiences. In this confidential space, I support clients to understand and clarify the meanings of their present and past experiences. This engaging process of collaborative investigation and introspection helps clients to integrate newly discovered insights into their daily lives.

As our lives unfold, we develop both positive and negative patterns of relating to ourselves and others. In partnership with my clients, I help to identify constructive strategies that have created rewarding life experiences, and I also work to define the “psychological and emotional knots” that have served as barriers to healthy self-esteem and satisfying relationships. Identifying these unconscious, psychological knots that inhibit personal well-being enables the client to unravel them and move forward. I believe it is crucial to understand a client’s challenges, and I also think it is vital to articulate a client’s strengths, so we can fully utilize these strengths in our work together.