| I am a long-time believer in the idea of
personal mastery and the process of change. My early training in alternative therapies,
combining mind, body and spirit has enabled me to embrace many aspects of the healing
process. I come to the work of psychotherapy with the hope of understanding the needs of
my clients as individuals, and in the context of the environments they inhabit. The
interconnectedness of our histories and our current circumstances and relationships have a
profound impact on who we are and who we are becoming. This belief is the cornerstone of
my work. My personal style as a therapist is decidedly relational and engaging. I ask
many questions and offer reflections often as a means to facilitate the process of
self-discovery. I invite and use humor and seek to foster an authentic quality in the
therapeutic process. My clients often find it helpful when I challenge existing beliefs
and behaviors and encourage a variety of outlets for self-expression.
Having grown up in the 60s and 70s, my own personal development was influenced by the
feminist movement. My family was very active in the Civil Rights struggles of the times.
Both experiences have fostered a sensitivity to individuals and groups that struggle to
maintain a sense of social justice and equality in an increasingly complex world. Each day
I am mindful of the obvious and subtle ways that our society perpetuates these themes.
While this is not always a necessary aspect of my work with clients, it is a guiding value
that governs my own behavior both personally and professionally. |
