My Focus Areas

New Mothers, New Fathers, and Perinatal Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, and/or OCD beginning during the pregnancy or postpartum period):  Having a baby is a huge transition that can completely flip your world upside down.  Sometimes this transition can be harder than expected and hormones can make you feel crazy or out of control.  You also have this new tiny human, depending on you for EVERYTHING.  I am very passionate about helping new mothers learn to cope with this transition, mom guilt, and the negative symptoms that may occur during this time, as well as helping them to explore their changing identity.  Approximately 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers will experience a perinatal mood disorder.  It’s nothing to be ashamed of; you are not flawed, broken, or to blame.  You can recover from this experience and find joy in your family. 

Relationships and Connection:  As humans we have a basic need for connection, and we seek to find it in many ways, some of these ways are healthy, and some not so much.  Forming and maintaining a healthy therapeutic relationship can be a safe way to practice identifying and developing healthy connections with yourself, friends, family, partners, children, or others. 

My Ideal Client: My ideal client is someone who is motivated for exploration and change, is present both physically and emotionally, and enjoys a balance of support and compassion with humor and sarcasm.  I enjoy working with clients who are open to trying new experiences, learning about themselves, and are willing to lean into their discomfort.  

Approach

I tend toward a highly supportive and validating, person-centered approach.  We are all human, and we all make mistakes and have baggage to deal with.  I believe that in order to grow into the best versions of ourselves, we need to surround ourselves with non-judgmental, compassionate people who are also willing to challenge us in a supportive way - this is a role I can fill.  I am client-led, meaning that you have the power to choose what you need, be that a space to express yourself, active exploration, or guidance.  I utilize a variety of experiences and techniques to help you reach your goals including building a unique relationship with you, expressive arts, play, talk therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and more.

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