My use of CBT techniques help my clients to first become aware of harmful, maladaptive, or unwanted thoughts and behaviors. After that, we can explore where these thoughts and behaviors stem from, what triggers them, how to prepare for them, and ultimately how to redirect and counteract them. By shedding light and awareness to the problem(s), we are then able to take our power back and lead our thoughts in a direction and manner that is positive and fulfilling to our lives.
A session with me will be relaxed, while still being directive. My goal is to create a safe space for my clients where you can laugh, cry, and explore any and all thoughts. However, in my sessions, the topic of conversation is always up to my client. If you aren’t comfortable with a topic or it starts to become too dysregulating we can always stop and pick it back up whenever you feel able (whether that be the next session or 10 sessions later). Maybe today you just want to vent about work or your partner, maybe you just want to chat about a show you watched, and that is just fine. Not every session has to be exploring root problems or past trauma’s. We go at your pace, and I will always check in with your comfort levels. When we are discussing more dysregulating topics, using humor as a tool is common in my sessions. I believe being able to bring levity to even the darkest of situations can bring a feeling of mastery and power over it. In my sessions, there is a high chance that there will be laughter (but it is also important to acknowledge the gravity of the topic and not use humor to avoid all negative feelings) and I will help you to guide that balance. In my sessions I will challenge you to look at your thoughts and behaviors, but again, if that’s not where you are at, we will go at your pace.
My clients tend to come back to me due to the strong therapeutic alliance we build. Again, I aim to create a safe space where my clients feel comfortable to share and discuss anything. I won’t flinch at even the most intense topics (believe me, I’ve seen worse), and I will match your energy and meet you where you are at.
