Background and Clinical Approach

AbouT

I am an experienced psychologist with a passion for working with those who struggle with anxiety. After nearly a decade of working with clients in the tech industry while at that same time working as a director in a health technology company, I am familiar with tech culture and the pressures of working in that industry. I enjoy working with folks who are navigating these systems.

Areas of Clinical Interest

• Anxiety and those who are anxious while being high performers

• Those that struggle with feeling “not good enough”

• Leaders struggling to find the right balance between career and other life values

Clinical Approach

I draw from evidence based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The ACT approach is my “home” therapeutic orientation, but I also really believe in the power of insight oriented work that enables clients to share their story and feel seen. Diving into the past also ensures I have a solid understanding of the “roots” from which current struggles grew.

Am I the right fit for you?

When clients ask me about how to find a therapist who is the right fit for them, I first ask them to consider if they prefer more structured conversations (think following a workbook or use of handouts) or if they want the conversation to be more process oriented (processing events that have happened to build insight in order to support change). My style is somewhere in the middle of this structured-process oriented spectrum. I give space for clients to take the lead while also sharing new perspectives and information on skills that can be helpful. Another component of finding the right therapist is personality fit, which can be hard to get a sense for without first meeting the provider. In general, I see myself as authentic and warm, with a touch of humor.

What does an average session look like?

After an initial visit to learn about your concerns and goals, I typically start follow-up sessions by inviting you to talk about how you have been feeling since we saw each other last. I might check-in on any areas you were planning to work on (even if “working on it” meant building awareness). Then I allow the conversation to flow from there. I find in therapy, the more I hear you talk about your experience, better sense I get for ways of thinking or behaviors that might be getting in your way. Within the conversation, I will commonly share reflections about what I hear with a focus on identifying patterns that we can work on. I also try to sprinkle in some education about various psychology concepts and related coping skills. Near the end of a session, I try to highlight something that you might consider working on between now and our next session.