I approach therapy from a trauma-informed lens incorporating techniques utilizing a variety of
modalities. My primary theoretical approaches include Internal Family Systems, Person-Centered
Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
somatic techniques, and a strengths-based approach.
I bring a worldview and values system that is informed by my Eastern Orthodox Christian beliefs and
practices, though as a licensed professional I bracket my own convictions and do not impose these on
clients. Some of my foundational beliefs include:
I approach each person as a unique and sacred creation worthy of peace and fulfillment.
I believe that we are both physical and spiritual beings, and that healthy mental functioning must take
both our physical and spiritual selves into account.
I believe that the experiences we go through in life have the potential to shape us into better and
stronger people, and that the therapeutic space is useful for discovering the opportunities presented in
some of the hardest challenges and worst pains we can face.
I see my role as a therapist as a guide to assisting you to meet your goals and make the changes that will
allow you peace of mind, and your role as a client to determine what results you want to see and
commit to making the changes and choices necessary to reach that goal.
I have worked with people from indigenous backgrounds since 2011. I have worked hard to understand the framework and background of North American indigenous people, and as someone who checks all the boxes typically recognized as privileged in our current cultural milieu, I approach cultural and
racial experiences of others with humility and curiosity.
Any conversations regarding these topics are welcome and will be met with non-defensiveness.
