How I Can Help
In therapy, I follow your lead and help you come up with your own solutions. You know yourself best, but sometimes the right therapy structure may be just the thing that is needed to help lead you to deeper insights or get past personal road blocks. It is also important to find a therapist who is experienced in helping you discover coping skills that will work for you if you find you are feeling out of balance or moving towards a mental health crisis.
Board Certified Art Therapist
My art therapy structure emphasizes process over product. In a therapy session, we may use traditional psychotherapy, but will often branch out into more creative activities. I often use basic art supplies like: markers and paper, mixed media and collage materials, model magic, watercolor paint, legos, beads and jewelry making. I try to incorporate any creative activities clients enjoy and some of the interesting art therapy projects I have done with patients include: writing and illustrating graphic novels, photo journaling, making movies, making up and playing games, and self portraiture through doll making / superhero figurines, and fiber arts like knitting / crochet/ embroidery/ sewing.
If you are interested in learning more about how art therapy works, please see the section below.
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
Being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist means I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. Together we will look at what you are going through in the context of any symptoms you may be experiencing, but also the context and environments you are a part of that affect and shape you. As a family therapist, I use the following theories and techniques: Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Developmental Psychology, with a Trauma Focused / Social Justice lens.
Visit the Appointments page to set up an appointment or fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page to set up a free 20 minute consult.