Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming. Not only are there many different types of psychotherapy based on different theories, but often therapists aren’t great at explaining what it is they do or how talk therapy works.
 
Individuals are unique and complex. My focus is on creating a strong and supportive relationship where the deeply personal, unsayable things can be spoken, heard and accepted without judgment. 
 
Psychiatrist/therapist and writer Irvin Yalom has spoken of “creating a new therapy for each patient” meaning that it is important not to have preconceived notions or make assumptions about what it is that each person needs.  Another way of saying this is that rather than fitting the patient to the type of therapy (CBT, Psychoanalytic, DBT, ACT) the therapist needs to understand and adapt to the patient. 

It is difficult to reach out for therapy when feeling stuck, or down, or anxious, or possibly not in the mood to speak with a stranger. But I make every effort to be gentle and non-judgemental in my approach and in my free fifteen minute consultation. Change does not always come quickly and usually it is not a linear process, but in working with individual adults and couples I have seen transformative change. In our meetings I will support you and help you identify key patterns or possibly bring into focus  that which is out of your awareness. Many people experience difficult emotions  (sadness, fear, loss, anger) through a perceived narrowing of possibilities and my hope is that together we can expand outwards to create space for a more joyful existence through an understanding of the self. 

I have experience working with a diverse group of clients from various backgrounds and sexual orientations: adults, adolescents and couples and am comfortable working with many issues including, but not limited to generalized anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship distress, lack of self-esteem and strong inner critical voice, suicidal ideation, OCD, gender dysphoria, anger, adjustment and phase of life transitions. 

I also enjoy helping clients work through creative blocks. Previously I worked on numerous feature film and television productions and can offer a unique perspective on navigating the difficult terrain of the entertainment industry.