The practice name, logo, and motto, "Therapy for the Emotional Intelligence in You, " reflect the belief that what is needed for overcoming an issue is already within. Pulling this intelligence into awareness is a form of learning called insight.
When insight becomes blocked by stress, significant life events, etc., then developing a trusting relationship with an objective confidant, who doesn't feel burdened by your troubles, can help in the process of bringing this intelligence into light.It is important then to find a therapist who you can connect with, is knowledgeable, and supports your needs.
When insight becomes blocked by stress, significant life events, etc., then developing a trusting relationship with an objective confidant, who doesn't feel burdened by your troubles, can help in the process of bringing this intelligence into light.It is important then to find a therapist who you can connect with, is knowledgeable, and supports your needs.
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Even more so than the type of therapy, research and experience show that the biggest catalyst to positive change is the therapeutic relationship. For most though, it's not exactly easy, or pleasurable, to be vulnerable and trust a total stranger.
To jump-start this process, it requires authenticity, good communication, acceptance, problem-solving, flexibility, self-awareness, and empathy on the part of the therapist to hold the space for this developing relationship.These same qualities of relationship building are transferred into the therapy, where an alliance of learning and understanding is deepened by the strength of the bond, ensuing healing and growth by you.
To jump-start this process, it requires authenticity, good communication, acceptance, problem-solving, flexibility, self-awareness, and empathy on the part of the therapist to hold the space for this developing relationship.These same qualities of relationship building are transferred into the therapy, where an alliance of learning and understanding is deepened by the strength of the bond, ensuing healing and growth by you.
In doing general psychotherapeutic practice for the rural population of Oregon, and then serving as a Trauma Therapist at Harborview (a level 1 trauma hospital), I've learned what it means to embrace moments of crisis for my clients, as well as serve marginalized populations.
From these experiences, a deeper seriousness and passion for psychotherapy has developed-one that has been forged by the love of clients who inspire me with their grit of overcoming a stacked deck and the privilege to see them through the metamorphosis of crisis-to-change: entering into a period of safety and stabilization, then onto working through the trauma, depression, or anxiety, and finally into a life transformed by the pain, and the awakening of what it means to embrace their story.
From these experiences, a deeper seriousness and passion for psychotherapy has developed-one that has been forged by the love of clients who inspire me with their grit of overcoming a stacked deck and the privilege to see them through the metamorphosis of crisis-to-change: entering into a period of safety and stabilization, then onto working through the trauma, depression, or anxiety, and finally into a life transformed by the pain, and the awakening of what it means to embrace their story.
I believe that healing begins with being heard. The therapeutic relationship allows me to witness and attune to your experiences with acceptance and positive regard. Together in practice, we can foster internal exploration that leads to supported change. My therapeutic approach is guided by a feminist, person-in-the-environment perspective.
To live means life will change-and often, in the moment, this change does not always feel for the better. There is no 'how-to' workbook to re-adjust after divorce, separation, loss, set-back, and situational or cumulative life stress-and if that book exists, please, don't buy it. Why? Because each life story has its own special circumstances and roadmap to recovery.
The most important part of my therapeutic approach is being real in the present moment with who I am and who you are, as the heart of counseling resides in relationship, and every relationship brings with it different needs. Therefore, I do not ascribe to therapy models developed to be interchangeable for all clients, but rather practice eclectically.
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