Personal growth is not about reaching a destination of perfection or enlightenment; it's about embracing the ongoing process of becoming. Each individual's journey of self-improvement is unique, shaped by their own experiences. The essence lies in the commitment to daily improvement, and sometimes that entails accepting ourselves exactly as we are in the present moment. I encourage your striving for progress while cultivating self-acceptance along the way.

Openness is the key to creating an environment where individuals can show up as their true selves while allowing space for others to do the same. In my practice, I embrace authenticity, acceptance, transparency, and curiosity as integral components of "openness." As a therapist, it's crucial to possess the necessary training, skills, and most importantly, to be genuinely present as my authentic self. This approach lays the foundation for clients to feel safe and comfortable in opening up and expressing their true selves.

Nurturing a mindset of appreciation for the little things - brief moments of beauty, strength, or kindness - is a gift I try to give myself in my everyday life. I show up for my clients expecting to discover things about them I appreciate. I pay attention to the small things about a person and our interactions with respect and admiration. I believe you should feel appreciated in our sessions, especially because takes such vulnerable bravery to show up to therapy.

Don't we all crave someone who embraces every part of us, assuring us of our worthiness and unwavering support? It's not just me; it's a universal longing. While it's special and fortunate to find that in another person, we can't rely on it all the time. That's why self-care is a fundamental value for me, and one I aim to inspire in others.

Let's strive to be that person for ourselves. By incorporating regular self-caring activities or "spiritual-disciplines," we can nurture our well-being, connection, and sense of worthiness. I understand the struggles of feeling conflicted and uncertain, which is precisely why I emphasize true self-care. Taking care of ourselves empowers us to show up more effectively for others.

A good adventure is fun and involves some challenge - setting forth into the unknown and facing our fears but with hope for a sweet release of serotonin somewhere along the way. This is what I hope to co-create in our therapy sessions.

Empowerment is feeling something so deeply you have to fight for it, even when it means rebelling or going against the grain and risking the disapproval of others. I'm not talking about teenage angst or childish obstinance. I'm talking about the courage to create a life that feels worth living to you and to resist becoming a false-self built by the internalization of countless external sources of pressure and manipulation. Rebellion from the inherent "absurdity of existence" is the philosophical underpinning to my work and personal life. It means cultivating meaning, nurturing passion, and acknowledging the inevitability of struggle.