My Approach
My therapeutic approach it is very integrative using many different modalities. Every human being is so unique and I feel it’s important to draw on many different methods according to what each person needs. However, if I was to be pinned down to summing up my orientation, I would say that my main modalities are Relational Self Psychology and Focusing. Overall, my personal and professional lives are guided by the humanistic belief that there is a source of unlimited knowing within each of us that provides us with the capacity to solve problems and achieve personal fulfillment. For most of us this "inner knowing" is blocked by fears and doubts. I value self-acceptance and self-responsibility as foundations for leading a happy life; and I believe that a safe, supportive environment promotes the development of these characteristics and permits greater access to our inner knowing.
Believing in the healing power of truth, respect, and constructive intentions, I advocate that developing an attitude of love, openness, and acceptance toward ourselves maximizes our growth-seeking efforts and serves as a prerequisite for deepening our relationships with others. My professional work is grounded in a profound commitment to respecting individual differences, helping others access and honor their moment-to-moment experiencing, and empowering others to follow their truth to the best of their ability.