People make the decision to enter therapy for a variety of reasons such as feeling disconnected from others, dissatisfaction in life, anxiety or indecision about life choices, and trauma history among many others.

I use an integrative approach to therapy to create a tailored approach to therapy that fits what you need. I think of this as a “recipe” of sorts- some people may need more of some approaches, while others may need something different. I use my training in Schema therapy which includes experimental methods such as chair work, imagery rescripting and somatic interventions, Internal Family Systems (IFS) where we deeply explore different “parts” of our selves, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) to establish a felt experience of the therapist-client connection. Schema therapy is an integrative approach that draws upon psychodynamic theories, attachment theory and Gestalt therapy to inform its approaches. The clinician is active, engaged and transparent about the work in the session. Schema therapy combines cognitive behavior techniques with experiential techniques such as chair work, mode dialogues, and imagery rescripting to help activate emotions in the session, heal, repair and take care of our needs.

Both Schema therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) use the concept of “modes” or “parts” of self to identify internal imbalances, give voice to those parts and better understand each parts role and needs within the system. We work to give space to previously exiled or disavowed parts and protective parts to understand their role(s) in the system. This process of getting in touch with and better understanding our parts often reduces anxiety and internal conflict and restore balance and makes space for clarity. The concept of multiple parts of self is helpful to avoid “all or nothing” or “black or white” thinking and allows for us to understand and hold the needs of seemingly opposing parts.