My Approach

I practice Eclectic Integrative Psychotherapy. That basically means, I try to do what works for the individual client. Some people enjoy and respond to mindfulness, hypnotherapy, somatic therapy and a more spiritual or mind/body approach. Others prefer a more analytic psychodynamic approach. Still others would prefer a behavioral approach with more homework. It's really up to you. I incorporate several different modalities into my healing work. This includes Hypnotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Journal Writing, Art Therapy and Psychodynamic work. Because human personalities are so dynamic and multi-dimensional, usually all of these different techniques are integrated and can change as the therapy continues.

CBT - (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Together, we identify unhealthy patterns of thinking and the reactions to those thoughts which usually lead to certain behaviors. We then replace them with healthier thoughts.

Somatic Therapy- Puts the focus on how your feelings have manifested in your body. We pay attention to bodily sensations which indicate where you might be holding emotions or difficult feelings. This gives us more information about what might be going on.

Hypnotherapy- This allows clients, if they choose, to go into a trance state to help them to work through issues in a very relaxed state. This also involves guided visualizations and meditations.

Psychodynamics- Psychoanalysis can help the client recognize family dynamics and social patterns that helped the client get to the place that he or she is currently in. Discussing the past can bring new light to the present situation and can also give the client insight on how he or she can do something differently.