How would you feel if I told you that you are worthy of love? That you are sufficient, and that I see your goodness? Perhaps you’re reasoning, “They only think that because they don’t know the real me”, “They are just saying that to be nice”, or “They must want something from me”. Sometimes when we find it difficult to love and accept ourselves, we also find it difficult to accept the sincere affection and concern of others. We harbor negative beliefs and opinions of ourselves because of wounds we may have received from others or from invalidating environments. This hurt may have resulted in us catering to the wants and opinions of others while dismissing our true selves.

Finding personal significance in our life stories and forming supportive relationships are valuable steps in our healing journey. I aim to establish a safe place where everyone may use their own creativity to cultivate and build life-enriching and restoring practices and relationships. This is achieved through exploring one’s own inner journey and values within a compassionate environment that honors their unique needs and aspirations. One reason I adore art therapy is it’s ability to tenderly encourage our brains to express suppressed feelings and thoughts in ways verbal communication alone is lacking.

In our time together, you will be provided a space to express your authentic feelings, build a tool kit of healthy coping skills, develop self-compassion, explore your identity, and process trauma. I provide this support through existential methods, person-centeredness, mindfulness, and analytical psychology. An existential approach addresses the obstacles of being human, while taking personal authority of one’s life, and finding meaning and purpose in the face of adversity. Mindfulness in my work involves guided meditation and greater awareness that aids in being in the present moment. Through an analytical approach I strive to assist people in recognizing their self-worth and individuality, exploring both the conscious and unconscious, resolving internal and external conflicts, and developing a cohesive identity.