My approach is rooted in behavioral therapy, drawing on principles of learning theory to understand how behaviors are acquired and modified through interactions within one’s environment. By helping clients recognize patterns in their thoughts, feelings, and actions, we develop strategies to modify unhelpful behaviors and reinforce positive change.
A central tenet of my approach is Stoic theory, which incorporates rationality, personal responsibility, self-control, moderation, resilience, mindfulness, acceptance, emotional regulation, and practical applications in personal development.
I offer psycho-education throughout sessions, as requested by clients, to explain the different models, techniques, and concepts.
I utilize a goal-directed and strategic approach to helping clients create desired changes in their lives. I do not offer “talk therapy”. I don’t work with people who just want to vent about their problems. I work with those who are ready and willing to make changes in their lives – to act differently in order to get different results. My clients tell me they chose to work with me either because they saw few results with their previous therapist, or they felt they had reached their growth limit and needed something more. I draw from an eclectic toolbox of therapeutic techniques and psychological models to offer a unique experience to each individual. I do not tell people what to do or share what has worked for others; I work with you to find what works best for you.
- Collaborative and self-determined: I work with you to identify your challenges and goals, and offer various options on how to achieve them.
- Goal-directed: After identifying and clearly defining your goals, making them measurable and realistic, we use them to guide each session. The aim is to make progress toward your desired outcomes. Feedback is gathered along the way and modifications are made, as appropriate.
- Active and directive: I am proactive in guiding the therapeutic process, asking questions, offering insights, and providing feedback to help clients achieve their goals.
- Strategic: Behavior has a structure to it. What someone is doing has an underlying process of how they are doing it. The strategy is to identify and alter patterns of behavior or interaction that maintain problems, often with a focus on achieving clear, short-term goals that compound to greater successes.