Holistic Counseling & Psychotherapy
In a safe, compassionate, and confidential space, I offer both Holistic Counseling and Existential Psychotherapy to support your mental, emotional, and personal growth. My holistic approach blends traditional counseling with natural and alternative therapies, addressing your unique needs and promoting overall well-being. For those seeking deeper self-understanding, Existential Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore life’s fundamental questions—such as meaning, freedom, and authenticity—helping you uncover root issues and create lasting, transformative change.​​
Approach & Philosophy
Relational & Holistic
I believe that life is a journey and that each person has a unique path to discover -- as sojourners, the relationships we build along the way are a vital part of finding both psychological and emotional health. Likewise, I consider the therapeutic relationship to be an important part of the counseling process.
I work from a holistic understanding that takes into account the somatic, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. I seek to treat the whole person and take the time to address all aspects of my clients’ lives in order to promote healing, growth, and transformation.
My style of counseling involves creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where clients can gain a deeper sense of self-understanding and ultimately discover the passion to face life with courage, wisdom, and joy.
I make it my first priority to listen to each client's individual story and get to know the whole person: Who are you? What brought you here? What are you struggling with physically, emotionally, and/or mentally? What has motivated you to seek change and healing? What has meaning for you? As the therapeutic relationship develops, sessions become a time of collaborative and deep exploration.
Existential Therapeutic Philosophy
My approach is rooted in Existential Analysis, a philosophy and therapeutic practice grounded in the life’s work of Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Deeply influenced by Frankl’s Logotherapy, I focus on helping individuals live fully authentic and meaningful lives in the here and now. Frankl taught that even in the most difficult circumstances, life holds meaning, and our greatest freedom lies in choosing our attitude and response.
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Expanding on Frankl’s foundation, his student Dr. Alfried Längle developed Existential Analysis to explore more deeply what it means to be human—our freedom, responsibility, personal values, and the pursuit of authenticity. This approach invites a profound journey into discovering your true self and embracing the courage to live with purpose and genuine authenticity.​
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Integrative & Natural Therapies
As a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), according to the work of Dr. Leslie Korn, I integrate safe, evidence-based effective alternative and natural therapies to support whole healing - mind, body, and spirit. ​
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Healing from Trauma
I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a proven method to help people recover from trauma. EMDR therapy supports individuals in processing and resolving traumatic memories by using the brain’s natural healing abilities. In our sessions, clients work through difficult emotions and experiences. This process can reduce trauma symptoms and improve emotional well-being. EMDR not only helps with immediate trauma effects but also encourages long-term healing and resilience.
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Spiritually Sensitive Psychotherapy
I believe that we are all spiritual beings and that finding purpose and meaning along life’s journey is important. I have extensive experience walking gently and humbly with people from a wide range of religions and spiritual paths. In therapy, I offer the opportunity to stay attentive and attuned to both the psychological and spiritual dynamics of the presenting issue in an open compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. Whereas my own personal spiritual journey has led me to a deep faith in God as a follower of Jesus Christ, at the same time, I will always seek to honor and respect your faith traditions and meet you wherever you happen to be on your unique spiritual journey.
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As each person and situation are unique, I make every effort to match the counseling approach to the specific needs of my clients. As a therapist, I welcome open dialogue, and if you have any questions or would like to explore further my approach to therapy, please just ask.
