My Approach
As an integrative therapist, I tailor my training and experience to meet the unique needs of the individuals I see. Our needs our complex and dynamics, thus therapy isn’t likely to be a one-size-fits-all approach.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy (PDT) originates from the groundbreaking work of Sigmund Freud. PDT is a type of talk therapy that helps you understand and address deep-seated emotional issues and patterns that influence your thoughts and behaviors.
How psychodynamic treatment works;
Exploring Your Past: In therapy, you’ll talk about your experiences, memories, and relationships. This helps uncover how past events and early life experiences impact your current emotions and behaviors.
Understanding Patterns: By examining these patterns, you gain insight into recurring themes in your life, such as difficulties in relationships or persistent feelings of anxiety or sadness.
Connecting the Dots: PDT helps you connect your past experiences with your current issues. Understanding these connections can lead to new perspectives and ways of coping.
Working Through Emotions: As you explore these deep-seated issues, you work through unresolved feelings and conflicts. This process helps you to process emotions and make positive changes in your life.
Improving Self-Awareness: One of the main goals is to increase self-awareness and self-understanding. This helps you make more conscious choices and leads to healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being.
Psychodynamic-based therapy is about gaining insight into your inner world and how it shapes your everyday life. It’s a thoughtful and reflective approach that helps you understand yourself better and fosters personal growth.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps you make sense of your life by focusing on the stories you tell about yourself. It’s based on the idea that we all create personal stories that shape how we see ourselves and our experiences.The process typically unfolds with the following:
Exploring Your Story: In narrative therapy, we will explore the stories you’ve created about your life. This includes how you view yourself, your relationships, and your experiences.
Identifying Themes: You’ll look at recurring themes or patterns in your story, such as how you handle challenges or the beliefs you hold about yourself.
Rewriting Your Narrative: Narrative therapy should help you reframe and rewrite your personal story. By changing how you think about past events and your role in them, you can shift your perspective and see yourself in a more positive light.
Empowering Change: Together, we focus on identifying your strengths and values, helping you build a new narrative that reflects your goals and aspirations. It’s about seeing yourself as the author of your own story, with the power to make changes.
Finding New Meanings: By understanding and changing your personal story, you can find new meanings and ways to handle difficulties, leading to a more fulfilling and empowered life.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a type of therapy that helps you understand and balance the different parts of yourself. Think of it like having a team of different “parts” or “voices” inside you, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and roles. IFS helps you connect with and understand the different parts of yourself, promoting inner harmony and personal growth.
Here’s how it works:
Identifying Your Parts: With IFS, we’ll explore the different “parts” of yourself that influence how you feel and behave. These parts might include your inner child, a harsh critic, or a nurturing parent.
Understanding Their Roles: Each part has a unique role or purpose. For example, a part might try to protect you from getting hurt, while another part might feel vulnerable or anxious.
Healing and Balancing: We will work together to understand and communicate with these parts. The goal is to help them work together, rather than being in conflict or causing distress.
Finding Your Core Self: IFS focuses on accessing your “Core Self,” a calm, compassionate, and wise part of you that can lead and guide the other parts. By strengthening your Core Self, you can better manage and integrate your inner parts.
Creating Harmony: The therapy aims to create balance among your parts, helping you feel more grounded and at peace. It also assists in resolving internal conflicts and improving your overall well-being.
