I am a firm believer that a lot of dysfunction comes from needs not being met. And while that may make me seem like Captain Obvious, I also believe that people often are not in touch with their core needs and end up dealing with symptoms instead. This leaves people in a vicious cycle of disappointment and unfulfillment. I help people explore their emotions and core values to aid them in uncovering and understanding their needs to be better advocates for themselves. This can include a variety of approaches such as: cognitive therapies, mindfulness approaches, EMDR, solution driven methodologies, relational strategies, and more.
Where couples and relationships are concerned I understand that communication is key. Although we communicate everyday I find issue surrounding effective communication to be rampant. There is a drastic difference between hearing someone and listening to them. I help couples learn how to create a safe environment for each other that encourages healthy communication. This environment allows each part of the unit to feel seen and known, and when that happens heart to heart, instead of heart to head or head to head communication is possible.
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