My Approach

Many people fear judgment when they are considering whether to seek services. I recognize the courage it takes to make that choice and I support that choice by being a non-judgmental, compassionate provider.

Second, my approach is to focus not only on an individual, but the broader environment in which the individual lives and operates. For example, a flower’s ability to grow is not just dependent on the flower’s personal qualities and abilities, but also the soil in which it was planted, the climate, and how often it is being watered.

Finally, and importantly, my approach is to utilize evidence-based practices meaning that the interventions and assessment measures I use are based on research evidence that they are effective in promoting improvement among many people. My therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) meaning I focus on how someone’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors impact each other, and I typically focus on helping individuals to make changes in one or more of these areas.