COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY

I believe every person has inherent worth, seeks meaning and purpose, and strives to become the best version of themselves. I see each person as a whole, considering mind, body, and spirit, and my goal is to help you recognize and build on the strengths you already have.

Core beliefs

• Culture enriches us. Our individual cultures shape who we are and make each person unique.

• History informs, but doesn’t decide. Our family history influences our lives, but it doesn’t dictate our future.

• We already have what we need to grow. Each person has a drive to be better and can reach their goals through their own strengths and skills.

• Our stories are written in community. Everyone has a story, and we co-write it together with others.

• All things are connected.

My approach

My work is grounded in humanistic philosophy, with a strong emphasis on developmental, family systems, and multicultural perspectives. Depending on your needs, I draw from:

• Adlerian therapy, exploring how your relationships, sense of belonging, and life goals shape you

• Narrative therapy, helping you reframe the stories that hold you back and write new ones

• Solution-focused therapy, building on what’s already working to create change

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), understanding how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect

• Gestalt therapy, increasing awareness of what you’re experiencing in the present moment

• Expressive arts, using art, music, and creativity to explore what’s hard to put into words

As a former professional photographer and lifelong creative, I often bring art and creative expression into sessions, always at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My Super Simple Timeline Journal grew out of this approach, a simple way to map the events that shape your story.