Therapy Approaches
A grounded, human approach to therapy
My work is rooted in existential-humanistic therapy, which focuses on meaning, authenticity, and your relationship with yourself and your life.
Therapy becomes a space to slow down, reconnect, and explore what truly matters to you, rather than trying to fix or change who you are.
A Deeper Foundation
Existential-Humanistic
Existential-humanistic therapy is rooted in the understanding that many of the struggles we experience aren’t just about symptoms—but about disconnection, uncertainty, and the weight of being human.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are or what you want. You might find yourself questioning your relationships, your direction, or your sense of purpose.
In our work, we don’t rush past those experiences—we make space for them. Together, we explore them with curiosity and care, helping you better understand yourself, your patterns, and what feels meaningful to you.
From there, change doesn’t come from forcing yourself to be different, but from becoming more connected, more aware, and more grounded in who you are.
I often think about this process through the lens of growth—not as something you have to achieve, but as something that unfolds when the right foundation is in place.
As an existential–humanistic therapist, I’m paying attention to your whole range of needs…
Therapy with me isn’t just about managing symptoms. I’m thinking about your whole life:
your basic stability
your relationships
your sense of self
the bigger ‘why’ that makes life feel worth living.
I often use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a reminder that we build from the ground up—first making sure your foundation feels safer and more supported. Then we work our way toward meaning, creativity, and a fuller sense of aliveness.
Additional Approaches I Integrate…
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy invites us to be curious about the patterns beneath what you’re experiencing now.
Together, we explore your history, your relationships, and the ways you’ve come to understand yourself—including the parts of you that may have been pushed aside or left unseen—so you can begin to understand and integrate those parts, and move out of old cycles into more intentional ways of relating.
Mindfulness and Awareness
I pull from philosophy and Buddhist ideas not in a religious way, but as tools for asking better questions: How do I relate to my thoughts? What’s in my control? How can I meet myself with more curiosity and less judgment?
Mindfulness in our work is about noticing your inner world with a little more space and kindness.
Transpersonal
Transpersonal therapy brings attention to the parts of you that feel bigger than everyday problems—your sense of connection, meaning, and experiences that are hard to fully explain but feel important.
Together, we create space to explore these in a way that feels grounding and connected to your life.We follow through, meet deadlines, and show up when it matters. Consistency is part of our promise.
Mind–body work
Mind–body work focuses on the connection between your emotional experience and what’s happening in your body.
Stress, anxiety, and past experiences don’t just live in your thoughts—they can show up as tension, overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection. Together, we slow down and build awareness of these patterns, helping you feel more regulated, present, and connected to yourself..