“To accept one's past—one's history—is not the same thing as drowning in it; it is learning how to use it.”
-James Baldwin
My Approach
I believe therapy is most effective when there is a supportive, dynamic and authentic relationship between client and clinician. A primary motivation for human beings is relationship, therefore therapy is fostered in the context of the relationship.
Keeping in mind each of my client’s unique realities, I tailor treatment based on the individual’s presented needs. I utilize a variety of psychodynamic, systems, mindfulness philosophies, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to understand your life experiences and how they have led to your feeling unhappy, lost, or confused, and ultimately seeking therapy.
I believe that understanding the past can help us grow in the present. I work through a social justice lens— exploring our relationship to our family and cultural background is integral to understanding how we relate to the world.
My therapeutic style is centered around respect and empathy. I aim to help you alleviate your pain and become more aware of your feelings and patterns of relating to yourself and to others.