counseling

what is it?

Many of the individuals who find me will be jumping into their first experience of mental health treatment, and may be unsure of what to expect. This is normal, and most people will experience some stress or anxiety as they approach their first session. While these feelings are quire common, it can help to have an idea of what to expect.

The pace at which we begin to work toward your goals is largely up to the client. Our initial sessions will be aimed at getting to know one another, building trust and rapport, and getting a sense of what the client wants to work on. During these sessions, I will ask exploratory questions, bringing into focus what feels most important to each individual client. 

Once we have identified key issues, we will work from a variety of different approaches to better understand those issues, maintain accountability and create a safe space for us to talk through the challenges you face. I believe that each individual deserves a customized and tailored approach to their mental health struggles. Through a variety of approaches including practices pulled from existential, gestalt, and cognitive behavioral therapy schools of thought, we will work to gently challenge your detrimental patterns of thoughts and behaviors and help you to move toward a more satisfying and meaningful life.