Individual therapy
In individual counseling, I have a range of techniques that I have found to be helpful. Before we dive in, we get to know each other a bit. This helps build trust and comfort. It also allows us to identify and build on your natural strengths. You are not defined by current struggles. As we progress, I draw on a number of psychological approaches.
Internal Family Systems Therapy. In IFS, we take a look at the different parts of you - even the parts that can be challenging, like parts that feel worried, depressed, or angry. The goal is not actually to get rid of these parts - even though that is a natural reaction most of us have when facing unproductive feelings and behaviors. Instead, we seek to understand the parts: how they are trying to help, what they are afraid of, and what they are communicating. Much like a relationship with a person, you develop a relationship with your parts. Acknowledging them and building trust with them allows them to naturally and easily quiet down or take on new roles. I have found that this approach works especially well when other modalities have plateaued. I have completed the Level 1 IFS training through the IFS Institute. Read more about IFS here.
Hakomi Therapy. I am a Certified Hakomi Therapist. Hakomi is a mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy. With a sense of curiosity and exploration, we may try small experiments in mindfulness which can illuminate the way you make sense of experiences in life. Check out the Hakomi Institute website.
Motivational Interviewing. People usually know when there is a behavior they would like to change. Of course, the tough part is figuring out how to make the changes. Motivational Interviewing is a non-confrontational and empathetic technique to help you move from considering change to acting on and maintaining desired behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT simply acknowledges that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all influence each other. Small changes in any one area can lead to changes in others. So if you want to change something about how you are feeling or behaving, we might take a look at the thoughts and underlying beliefs that inform them.
Internal Family Systems Therapy. In IFS, we take a look at the different parts of you - even the parts that can be challenging, like parts that feel worried, depressed, or angry. The goal is not actually to get rid of these parts - even though that is a natural reaction most of us have when facing unproductive feelings and behaviors. Instead, we seek to understand the parts: how they are trying to help, what they are afraid of, and what they are communicating. Much like a relationship with a person, you develop a relationship with your parts. Acknowledging them and building trust with them allows them to naturally and easily quiet down or take on new roles. I have found that this approach works especially well when other modalities have plateaued. I have completed the Level 1 IFS training through the IFS Institute. Read more about IFS here.
Hakomi Therapy. I am a Certified Hakomi Therapist. Hakomi is a mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy. With a sense of curiosity and exploration, we may try small experiments in mindfulness which can illuminate the way you make sense of experiences in life. Check out the Hakomi Institute website.
Motivational Interviewing. People usually know when there is a behavior they would like to change. Of course, the tough part is figuring out how to make the changes. Motivational Interviewing is a non-confrontational and empathetic technique to help you move from considering change to acting on and maintaining desired behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT simply acknowledges that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all influence each other. Small changes in any one area can lead to changes in others. So if you want to change something about how you are feeling or behaving, we might take a look at the thoughts and underlying beliefs that inform them.