My approach to therapy is informed by a lifelong dedication to perceiving all living beings in their complexity. In practice, this approach involves holding everyone’s experience as their own, whilst simultaneously holding space for the areas where our personal stories converge with cultural, familial, and ancestral narratives. Rather than perceiving people in isolation, I lean towards understanding people as ecologies that exist within larger ecologies. The ecological metaphor I use to understand individuals, couples, and families is informed by elements of Family Systems Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Liberation Psychology.

Therapy offers us the opportunity to turn toward parts of ourselves that have been disavowed and neglected with compassionate curiosity, rather than criticism or judgement. When we nurture our process of self-inquiry, we often find ourselves showing up for all relationships in new and unexpected ways. The internal shifts we experience, no matter how subtle they may be, undoubtedly ripple outwards.

I believe that part of my responsibility as a psychotherapist is to be cognizant of my own humanity—including my belief systems, biases, and positionality. Rather than presenting as a blank slate to my clients, I show up relationally and authentically while maintaining a client-centered approach. You tell me where you want to go, and I will act as guiding light on your journey inwards.