My therapeutic style is grounded in a humanistic-existential approach which focuses on each individual’s experience and how it can be used to promote growth and change. I aim to help client’s find meaning in their lives and to understand their unique experiences as a human being. Techniques I emphasize include focusing on the here and now; encouraging awareness of thoughts and feelings; helping client’s understand their values and beliefs; and encouraging clients to take responsibility for their life.

I provide supportive psychotherapy during medication management appointments. Supportive psychotherapy is a practical and flexible approach in which a client and provider work collaboratively to reduce distress and enhance functioning. The goal of supportive psychotherapy is to increase the client’s ability to use their strengths, engage effectively with sources of social support, and practice adaptive strategies to cope with problems. Supportive psychotherapy can help clients manage distress and impairment from temporary stressors or for ongoing difficulties such as chronic illness.