Modalities & Treatments
There is no single way therapy has to look. I use a thoughtful mix of evidence-based and body-based approaches, shaping our work around your needs, your experiences, and what feels most helpful as we move forward together.
Therapy approaches tailored to you
Treatment that works with your body & mind
Every person brings different experiences, patterns, strengths, and needs into the therapy room. That’s why I take an integrative approach to therapy drawing from several evidence-based therapeutic approaches and tailoring our work to you. We’ll work together to understand what you’re experiencing, what may be keeping you stuck, and what kind of support will be most helpful.
My approach combines cognitive, behavioral, somatic, and mindfulness-based strategies with a trauma-informed, strength-based perspective. Depending on your goals, therapy may involve understanding patterns of thinking, exploring what you experience in your body, building skills for difficult emotions, working through past experiences, or reconnecting with the things that matter most to you.
Therapy does not have to look the same for everyone. I draw from a range of evidence-based and body-based approaches, adapting our work to what feels most supportive for you. Together, we’ll find the tools and practices that help you better understand yourself, navigate what feels difficult, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
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Understanding the patterns that keep you stuck.
CBT explores the relationship between thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviors. Together, we may identify patterns such as all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, self-criticism, avoidance, or beliefs that contribute to anxiety, depression, body image concerns, or disordered eating. We practice responding to these patterns in new and more flexible ways. This takes time, practice, and repetition.
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Reconnecting with your body and learning to listen to its signals
Somatic therapy brings attention to what is happening in your body, not just what is happening in your thoughts. We may notice physical sensations, tension, urges, emotional responses, or changes in your nervous system. This can help you develop greater awareness of your body's signals and practice staying present with uncomfortable experiences without immediately needing to avoid, control, or change them.
Somatic approaches can be particularly helpful when you feel disconnected from your body or find that difficult experiences show up physically.
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Making space for difficult experiences while moving toward what matters.
ACT focuses on developing a different relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. We may explore your values, identify what matters most to you, and work toward meaningful action even when anxiety, self-doubt, or other uncomfortable experiences are present.
The goal isn't to wait until you feel completely comfortable before living your life.
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Exploring the stories you have developed about yourself.
We all develop stories about who we are, what we're capable of, and how we're supposed to navigate the world. Sometimes we may outgrow those stories, they no longer feel applicable, or they may feel like they limit us.
Narrative therapy can help us examine the beliefs and experiences that have shaped your understanding of yourself and consider whether those stories still reflect who you are today.
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DBT skills help us build practical tools for difficult moments.
When helpful, I integrate skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
These skills can provide practical ways to navigate difficult emotions, urges, relationships, and situations without automatically returning to familiar patterns.
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Using movement and awareness to support the mind-body connection.
For clients who are interested, yoga therapy and other mind-body practices may be incorporated into our work.
These practices can provide another way to explore body awareness, grounding, breath, movement, and connection with yourself. They are always adapted to your individual needs and are not a requirement of therapy.
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Trauma informed care is always woven throughout treatment. A trauma-informed approach recognizes that past experiences can influence the way we relate to ourselves, our bodies, emotions, relationships, and the world around us.
We'll pay attention to your pace, capacity, boundaries, and sense of safety throughout the therapeutic process. You remain an active participant in your treatment, and we can adjust our approach as your needs change.