Individual Therapy

I primarily approach therapy using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) within a relational framework. This means that my first priority is to build collaborative, authentic, and trusting relationships with my clients. I believe that this type of relationship is essential for effective therapy, as it helps people feel safe taking emotional risks, testing out new ways of relating to themselves and others, and ultimately make lasting changes.

The aim of ACT is not to reduce unpleasant thoughts and feelings per se, but to increase psychological flexibility in the face of the unpleasant thoughts and feelings that are an inevitable part of the human experience. In fact, painful emotions like sadness and fear often point us towards what matters most to us -- what we truly value. The mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive defusion practices central to ACT help us embrace our full range of experiences, even when unpleasant, which paradoxically ultimately reduces suffering. With this awareness, we can get in touch with what we truly value lead more engaged and fulfilling lives.

I work with people struggling with

• Anxiety

• Obsessive-compulsive symptoms

• Phobias

• Social anxiety

• Post-traumatic stress

• Shame and guilt

• Navigating transitions

• Finding meaning and purpose

• Postpartum anxiety and depression

• Disconnection and loneliness