The stereotypical image exists of the therapy client laying on a couch while the therapist asks them, “how does that make you feel?” Many people feel anxious about starting therapy because they don’t know what to expect. This is why I want to explain what sessions will look like with me. Sessions are typically 50 minutes long. We will meet either online or in person depending on what we have agreed upon, and for the first few sessions we will get to know each other. I look forward to hearing your story.

My Approach As A Therapist

There are many different points of views and approaches to therapy that have been developed over the years. I strive to integrate multiple therapy models where appropriate and according to your individual needs as a client. My main approaches are:

Humanistic approach: I value your expertise on your own life and want to connect with you as fellow humans. Many of our wounds happen in relationships, so it makes sense that healing can also happen through positive and powerful relationships.

Narrative approach: Humans naturally try to create meaning from experiences. Narrative therapy works to expand someone’s life from a “problem story” to a richer and more nuanced explanation and interpretation of their varied experiences. I want to support you in looking at your past and redefining it on your own terms. We cannot change what happened in the past, but we can change the stories we tell ourselves about it.

Feminist approach: Many people can have a knee-jerk reaction to the word feminism and so they approach this theory with caution. The feminist approach is not dedicated solely to feminism, nor does it seek to blame men for all problems—it examines the structures and features of society and how they help or harm mental health. It focuses on what systems are in play in a person’s life that might cause injury to their well-being.