My Approach
I offer evidence-based therapy, meditation and insomnia treatment, which may be integrated and tailored to client needs.
Individual Psychotherapy
Evidence-based therapy with a contemplative and somatic lens
I use an integrated approach to therapy involving blending of evidence-based approaches with contemplative and mind-body approaches, including mindfulness and somatic awareness. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we work side-by-side towards your goals.
In our work, we may focus on:
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Acceptance of difficult internal experiences
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Reducing the struggle with emotions
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Clarifying values
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Taking meaningful action
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Developing practices that support a balanced, regulated nervous system
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Developing practices that allow for greater presence
Problems I address:
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Feelings disconnected, overwhelmed or dissatisfied (especially in the absence of external factors)
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People-pleasing
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Perfectionism
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Patterns learned in family of origin/ through family dysfunction
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Trauma
Insomnia Treatment
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the most effective, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. Most clients see improvements within 4-6 sessions
What is chronic insomnia?:
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Trouble sleeping: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and/or waking up too early
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Frequency: at least 3 times per week
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Duration: at least 3 months
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Impact: distress or daytime impairment.
CBT-I is:
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4-6 sessions
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Weekly or biweekly.
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Practical: sleep education + behavior change + mindset tools
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Effective: Most clients experience meaningful improvement in sleep.
iRest Yoga Nidra
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Evidence-based meditative practice involving self-inquiry and somatic awareness. Particularly helpful for anxiety, trauma, insomnia and chronic stress.
iRest (Integrative Restoration) is a guided meditation practice aimed at cultivating deep rest and nervous system regulation.
In iRest, you'll be guided through a structured process of attending to body sensations, the breath, feelings/emotions and cognitions. Throughout the practice, you are cultivating present-moment awareness and a stance of welcoming internal states as they are.
This practice may be interwoven or offered as a standalone practice for individuals wishing to begin or deepen a meditation practice.