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About My Clients
"Comfy Chair” evokes the idea of you being able to attend therapy appointments while sitting in your favorite chair from the comfort and convenience of home. It’s me sitting in a seat of my own, creating a safe and supportive virtual space in which you feel at ease. It’s a metaphorical cup of tea, fuzzy slippers, a cozy blanket, and a sense of safety. On tough days, it’s a place to crash-land, curl up in a ball, and cry or take a nap. So, come pull up a chair. Or flop into your favorite.
My Background and Approach
Through an approachable, engaging style which brings humor, compassion and an unrelenting belief that things can get better, I strive to help clients develop effective patterns of thought and skills in order to achieve greater success and satisfaction in their lives and relationships. With the shift to telehealth, rather than coming to my office, I’m now invited into your homes as well as your lives. I strive to create a welcoming supportive therapeutic space in our virtual sessions. I show up as fully human: authentic, imperfect and always comfortable in jeans and sneakers. The therapy model from which I primarily work is CBT or eclectic, incorporating elements of other models, e.g. systems-orientation, play therapy, behavior modification, and positive psychology. I emphasize trouble-shooting strategies, self-compassion, kindness to self & others, natural supports, healthy relationships, gratitude and experiences of happiness. I often share the latest research on any given subject.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Although I uphold the highest standards of professionalism, I present authentically as a fully human imperfect individual. I don’t have any use for pretense and don’t believe it has any place in a therapeutic relationship. As a trauma specialist, I have cultivated a broad understanding of experiences and the biological responses that inform our mental-emotional well-being. My personal background that provides me with a unique perspective and a commitment to cultural humility. I am dedicated to being a better ally to marginalized communities, lending my privilege, amplifying voices and working towards anti-racism.