Modalities

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all — and over the years I've come to think of therapeutic modalities less as techniques and more as different languages, each offering a unique way of understanding human experience. Some of what we carry lives in our thoughts, some in our bodies, some in the stories we've told ourselves for so long we've forgotten they're stories. My approach to therapy is both intuitive and evidence-based. I draw from a range of modalities because different people, different struggles, and different goals call for different approaches — the work is always tailored to you, within my own scope of practice. Please refer to the list below for more info about therapeutic approaches I draw from in therapy sessions.

  • Humans rely on attachment to a safe, secure other as an essential part of staying alive. The quality of our earliest bonds serve as a working model for how we view ourselves, form attachments to others and how we interact with the world throughout our lives

  • One of the most unique aspects of this work is that we use our relationship as a tool for healing. In the safe relational field of our sessions, old patterns of relating often emerge naturally. By observing how we interact in the here and now, we gain a living example of how you navigate intimacy, conflict, and trust in the world. This allows for a corrective emotional experience—where you can try out new ways of Being in a safe, secure relationship in therapy

  • Depth oriented therapy is founded on the idea that the Soul or Psyche has layers, and that healing requires descending into the parts of ourselves we have ignored or suppressed. Depth oriented psychotherapy engages in bridging the unconscious and conscious realms through symbolism, mythology, imagery, dreams, complexes, archetypes and the Relational Field 

  • Identifying the nature of our inner system by being in relationship to and integrating the world of inner complexes, or parts of the system. Parts Work isn't about fixing yourself; it’s about unburdening your parts so that your Core Self can take the lead again. When the Self leads, the 'inner system' moves from conflict to harmony

  • Somatic & Biologically-oriented therapies integrate the body into the healing process of talk therapy by focusing on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). When we experience trauma or chronic stress, our bodies often get stuck in states of fight, flight, fawn or freeze. Through gentle awareness and regulation techniques, we help the nervous system return to a place of resilience, allowing you to move from a state of reactivity/alert to a state of presence

  • Psychoeducation is the practice of providing you with relevant psychological information and tools to help you understand your mental health, such as psycho-social-bio understandings, skills, and pattern mapping. In our sessions, this means I won’t just listen; I will also offer information, frameworks, language to gain deeper understanding of experiences through a psychological lens.

    By learning about how the brain and body respond to stress, trauma, or relationship patterns, you gain a clearer perspective on your symptoms. It moves therapy from "What is wrong with me?" to "How does this process work?"

  • Systemic therapy operates on the belief that no one exists in a vacuum. We are all parts of larger systems—families, cultures, workplaces, and societal structures—that constantly influence how we think, feel, and behave

  • The felt sense of Here & Now; At its core, Gestalt Therapy is about radical awareness. It’s based on the idea that we cannot change until we truly accept who we are in this moment

  • The posture and practice of Gentle, Loving-kindness in the face of suffering

  • Mindfulness is the practice of bringing deliberate, non-judgmental attention to the present moment — noticing what is happening in your thoughts, body, emotions, and surroundings without trying to change or evaluate it. We discover we are not our thoughts, and can observe them.

  • EFT is based on the idea that most relationship conflict is actually a protest against disconnection. When we don't feel safe, seen, or secure with our partner, we go into a relational panic

    At its heart, EFT asks three essential questions of each partner:

    Availability: Can I reach you?

    Responsiveness: Will you react to me emotionally?

    Engagement: Do I know you value me and will stay with me?

  • SERT is based on the belief that our emotional well-being is tied to fairness and connection. When our relationships—with partners, family, or even our work—are unbalanced or governed by roles we didn't choose, we end up feeling exhausted, empty, or anxious.

    How it Works (The 3 Cs)

    Instead of "fixing" you, SERT focuses on three main areas:

    • Context: We look at the "unspoken rules" of your life. Are you playing a role (like the "fixer" or the "strong one") because of social or family pressure? Understanding this context helps you stop blaming yourself for feeling drained.

    • Connection (Attunement): We build the skill of "tuning in." This means learning how to truly sense your own needs and the needs of others, creating a bridge between your internal world and your external relationships.

    • Capacity: We move away from just "coping" with problems. Instead, we grow your internal "muscle" to handle life’s challenges. You learn how to stay grounded and connected to your values, even when things get difficult.