Some people are interested in a therapist’s philosophy and I’ll share mine. But it’s also okay if you don’t know or don't want to know! It’s information that can be helpful for people looking for a therapist who practices in a particular kind of way, but by no means necessary for most people coming to therapy to know.

I believe in providing a safe, trusting environment for any and all people to open up and share their experiences. I resonate with the teachings and philosophy of psychologist Carl Rogers, who founded the Humanistic, or client-centered, approach to psychotherapy. Rogers believed that one of the most valuable aspects of the therapist-client relationship was for the therapist to have, “unconditional positive regard” toward the client. Rogers believed that what is most helpful to people, and powerfully therapeutic, is for the therapist to be unconditionally caring toward the client regardless of what the client does, says, how they see themselves or their identity.

So, because I ascribe to a Rogerian philosophy, whomever comes in my office, for whatever reason, I think the best of them, and believe they are capable of great things. I am positive, non-judgmental, non-shaming, and inclusive. When you enter my office it will be a safe environment for you to be yourself.