When I was in the eighth grade, I decided I wanted to become a psychologist. Although there was a brief period between college and graduate school when I worked as a Special Education teacher at a non-public school, my commitment to becoming a psychologist never wavered. In many ways, the work feels deeply ingrained in who I am. I believe it is “in my blood” to be a therapist.
I am deeply committed to hearing people’s stories and helping them make meaning of their experiences. In our work together, I listen carefully to the full context of each person’s story and collaborate with them to develop thoughtful and meaningful goals for treatment.
My theoretical orientation is primarily relational and psychodynamic. Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in effective therapy, and I place great value on creating a space where people feel understood and supported. I remain open to working with anyone who seeks therapy and emphasize in our first session that it is important for clients to decide whether they feel comfortable working with me. If it does not feel like the right fit, I am always happy to offer referrals.
When we begin therapy together, I am interested in exploring the therapeutic relationship itself and how it may reflect or illuminate patterns in other areas of life. At the same time, I am also comfortable incorporating cognitive behavioral approaches when appropriate, as they can be very helpful in addressing specific challenges and goals.
I am deeply committed to hearing people’s stories and helping them make meaning of their experiences. In our work together, I listen carefully to the full context of each person’s story and collaborate with them to develop thoughtful and meaningful goals for treatment.
My theoretical orientation is primarily relational and psychodynamic. Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in effective therapy, and I place great value on creating a space where people feel understood and supported. I remain open to working with anyone who seeks therapy and emphasize in our first session that it is important for clients to decide whether they feel comfortable working with me. If it does not feel like the right fit, I am always happy to offer referrals.
When we begin therapy together, I am interested in exploring the therapeutic relationship itself and how it may reflect or illuminate patterns in other areas of life. At the same time, I am also comfortable incorporating cognitive behavioral approaches when appropriate, as they can be very helpful in addressing specific challenges and goals.
What is Relational Psychodynamic Therapy?
Each therapist brings a unique style and perspective to their work. For this reason, it is important for clients to take the first few sessions to determine whether the therapist feels like a good fit. Finding the right therapeutic relationship is an important part of the process.
A therapist’s theoretical orientation simply refers to the framework they use to understand a client’s experiences and personal history.
Relational therapy focuses on the relationship between the therapist and the client as an important part of the therapeutic process. At times, the therapist may speak directly about the relationship by asking questions such as, “How is this process feeling for you so far?” or “Do you feel that I am understanding you?”
The overall idea is that through the development of a thoughtful and collaborative relationship in therapy, clients often gain new insights and experiences that can lead to meaningful changes in their relationships outside of therapy as well.
A therapist’s theoretical orientation simply refers to the framework they use to understand a client’s experiences and personal history.
Relational therapy focuses on the relationship between the therapist and the client as an important part of the therapeutic process. At times, the therapist may speak directly about the relationship by asking questions such as, “How is this process feeling for you so far?” or “Do you feel that I am understanding you?”
The overall idea is that through the development of a thoughtful and collaborative relationship in therapy, clients often gain new insights and experiences that can lead to meaningful changes in their relationships outside of therapy as well.