My session style
In sessions, my style is conversational and genuine. I treat my clients like equals and make space for you to bring anything you need to the couch.
You’re the expert on your own life, so we’ll work towards goals you set for yourself. My goal is to help you get there.
Where I focus
I work with people on a lot of different issues. Tough challenges don’t scare me. There’s a whole range of topics that can come into play during sessions. It can feel overwhelming, so it’s okay if many different topics come up.
Some topics
Relationship issues
Intense emotions & overwhelm
Anxiety & depression
Life transitions
Mood changes
Identify issues
Trauma & PTSD
Family conflict
Sadness & Grief
Codependency
Domestic violence
Women’s issues
Disordered eating
Substance use
Crisis management
Some techniques
There are lots of tools and methods that we can use in sessions together. We can use one, none, a combination, or all of them depending on your individual goals.
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy): I’m a Linehan-board certified clinician and I believe that DBT skills can be helpful to anyone who wants to understand patterns that keep them stuck and apply more effective tools to improve their life. I can help you balance accepting parts of your reality and changing those that are no longer effective for you, and help you build a life worth living.
Mindful Self-Compassion: Can help you diminish self blame and judgment, and see that you’re a normal human doing normal human things
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Can help you identify and restructure thought patterns that are keeping you stuck
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Can help you connect with your values and learn strategies to increase acceptance around some of the toughest parts of your life
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD: Can help decrease symptoms of trauma, like nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or any recurring challenging behaviors
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT): Can help you and your partner improve your relationship, and increase sense of connection and intimacy
Okay, a bit about me
I’m a realist, but I love to laugh. In my down time, I’m devoted to my hobbies. Catch me sewing, rock climbing, reading in a hammock, and spending quality time with my family and friends.
Education
Columbia University School of Social Work; Masters of Social Work; New York, NY
McGill University; Bachelor of Arts; Montreal, QC
Credentials
Registered Social Worker, RSW #834547
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW #100490
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™