— Principles
🧭 Principles That Guide My Work
1. The Human Foundation
- We’re All Human Here
At its core, therapy is simply two people coming together. I’ve just spent a lot more time diving deep, studying, and understanding the world of emotions and healing.
- What's Behind My Name:
When you see my credentials, know they come from:
a) Years of rigorous academic work and research.
b) The trust and guidance of mentors and peers who’ve walked alongside me.
c) My own personal journey of healing and understanding.
- Being Vulnerable
We all know that gut-wrenching feeling of shame, the weight of guilt, or the cloud of inadequacy. If you’ve felt it — with others or within yourself — I get it.
2. The Healing Relationship
- It's About Connection:
Our relationship isn’t just about using therapeutic techniques; our connection becomes the most powerful tool in the journey.
- Relationship-Centric Approach
I lean heavily into understanding relationships — not just yours with others, but also what happens between us in the room.
- Beyond Labels
I have the tools to diagnose, but I won’t reduce you to a category. You’re not a label. You’re a whole person with a story that matters.
- No One-Size-Fits-All
I’m not loyal to any one theory or model. The most transformative element is not the method — it’s who I am in the room with you.
3. Growth Is Shared
- Growing Together
My practice isn’t just about helping clients. This space is where I continue to grow — emotionally, intellectually, and relationally.
- We Both Grow
Every session is a shared opportunity for insight. I learn from you just as you may grow through our work together.
- Deep Dive Thinking
I reflect deeply on our process and often ask:
- What has life thrown at you?
- What’s happening in your world right now?
- How do these dynamics shape what unfolds between us?
- Where are we headed together?
4. Respect for the Journey
- Brave the Storm Together
- Being radically honest with yourself
- Staying when it’s hard
- Owning your part in the story
- Committing to the process of healing
- No Preset Paths
Healing doesn’t follow a formula. There’s no magic number of sessions. No singular path. We find our way together.
- Beyond Just Feeling Better
Therapy isn’t just about reducing pain. It’s about understanding yourself more fully — especially in the context of your relationships.
✨ Closing Invitation
If something in these principles speaks to you — even subtly — I welcome you to begin a conversation. The work starts not with certainty, but with curiosity and courage.