Individual Therapy
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Often a crisis compels someone to seek help, but many people experience a chronic sense of dissatisfaction, anxiety, or depression that prevents them from feeling at peace. You may be stuck in unproductive or even destructive patterns that get in the way of having fulfilling relationships with an intimate partner, friends, or family. Perhaps your work situation isn’t as meaningful as you would like it to be, but you’re not sure how to change it; or, the process of thinking about changing your work situation makes you anxious even if you have ideas about what you would like to do differently. You may have problems with procrastination or perfectionism that prevent you from feeling relaxed and at peace. Therapy can help you through periods of transition, such as divorce or the death of a parent or spouse.
My approach is collaborative and relational, meaning that we will work together to identify the issues that are keeping you stuck or unhappy. I will actively engage with you as we explore the underlying thoughts and feelings that form the basis of unproductive or destructive behavior patterns. My style is influenced by my East Coast roots combined with many years of living in San Francisco: it is direct, warm, curious, and interactive. As a relationally-oriented therapist, I am fairly transparent; you will never leave a session wondering what I think.
While expanding awareness is an essential part of psychotherapy, it's not the whole story. Therapy provides a context in which you can have a new experience of yourself in relationship to another person-a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can experiment with new ways of being and relating.
Here are some articles I wrote about individual therapy:
The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship
When Your Good Therapist Turns "Bad"
When Is It Time to Stop Therapy?
Getting to "The Good Part" of Therapy
My approach is collaborative and relational, meaning that we will work together to identify the issues that are keeping you stuck or unhappy. I will actively engage with you as we explore the underlying thoughts and feelings that form the basis of unproductive or destructive behavior patterns. My style is influenced by my East Coast roots combined with many years of living in San Francisco: it is direct, warm, curious, and interactive. As a relationally-oriented therapist, I am fairly transparent; you will never leave a session wondering what I think.
While expanding awareness is an essential part of psychotherapy, it's not the whole story. Therapy provides a context in which you can have a new experience of yourself in relationship to another person-a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can experiment with new ways of being and relating.
Here are some articles I wrote about individual therapy:
The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship
When Your Good Therapist Turns "Bad"
When Is It Time to Stop Therapy?
Getting to "The Good Part" of Therapy
