Hi there! Welcome to one more step in your search for the life you want. Therapy is one way to increase joy, be reminded of whats wonderful about yourself, and overcome the barriers that have blocked you in the past. It also gives you the tools to continue that process. Collaboratively we strengthen your sense of worth so that you have the energy and motivation to work toward your personal goals. Increasing self-compassion and awareness frees an individual from the habits or ruts we all tend to dip into in life. I have worked with clients for the past 13 years to help them achieve their dreams. I use aspects of psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology, and humanistic views in my work with people. Learning strategies of mindfulness and relaxation breathing are also very helpful as you learn to directly impact your experience. I specialize in working with psychosis and schizophrenia, including voice hearing and extreme beliefs (traditionally called auditory hallucinations and delusions). Understanding how someone responds in such intense experiences provides insight to all people in moments of pain. I also have experience with people who identify as having a bipolar diagnosis, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.