It can be hard to articulate what brings you to therapy.

You may have encountered a specific problem. Perhaps you have a nagging sense of something missing, something not-quite-right. That not-quite-right-ness can have many different names. Depression. Anxiety. Trauma. Meaninglessness. Heartbreak. Spiritual disconnection. Hopelessness. Perhaps these problems in living have reached an impasse, and it’s time for someone to bear witness. Listen to the pain, it’s telling you something important:

...the symptom is the first herald of an awakening psyche which will not tolerate any more abuse.

- James Hillman

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy, at its core, is a journey back to the Self - what it means to live with grace, how to forgive deeply, and most crucially, how to engage intimately in life.

James Bugental sums up the journey of therapy beautifully:

Two strangers meet by prearrangement; their purpose, to wrestle with life itself; their goal, to win from deadness more life for one of them; their risk, that one or both of them will find life filled with pain and anxiety for some period of time; their certainty that if they persist in good faith with their struggle both will be changed in some measure.

Therapy is a partnership. You are the expert of your life story, and as you share that story in therapy, we’ll work together to understand its deeper meanings. Like any good story, your life is shaped by beliefs, values, themes and historical myth - it’s also partial to a few unexpected twists. Sometimes what we call mental illness can be understood as our life calling out for a new story, or a sense of disconnection from our current one. Perhaps our old themes and beliefs no longer hold true; perhaps we cannot find a way forward. Therapy is a revisiting of that story, an investigation of where we may have lost our way, and a challenging of narratives that no longer serve us in life.

How do I find the right therapist?

The relationship you have with your therapist is a vital component of the work. It’s important that you find someone with whom you feel safe, understood and empowered. When you meet a therapist for the first time, pay attention to how you feel in the room with them. Don’t be afraid to ask them about their qualifications or areas of interest and expertise to see if it feels like a good fit. Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, but you’re in control of the process.

What are your rates?

$120 per 50-minute session.