Person-Centered Therapy is a non-directive approach to individual therapy established by Carl Rodgers in the 1940s. This type of therapy works towards increasing one’s self-actualization, which aids in navigating through problems. When used alone, it is entirely client-driven, meaning I will seldomly ask questions during the sessions. I do integrate Person-Centered therapy practices into all of my counseling sessions. Meaning, I treat all my clients with unconditional positive regard, and my main priority is listening to you. During our time together, I will listen and reflect your voiced feelings, conflicts, and ideas of self-worth and value related to what is brought into the counseling space.

Narrative therapy is a post-modern therapy created by Michael White and David Epston, which focuses on using a client(s) story when resolving problems. Narrative therapy focuses on mapping out how past interactions and experiences influence the present moment, future’s potential, and idea of Self. It is a strength-based and solution-oriented form of therapy. This type of therapy can be both directive and non-directive. I use this type of therapy when working with individuals, couples and families.

Sandtray Therapy, a niche within play therapy, is a hands-on, creative therapy. Rather than relying on talking alone, Sandtray serves as a blank canvas for the symbolical expression of our world. Sessions may be directive (with a prompt) or non-directive (no prompt). Additionally, I may offer to use Sandtray Therapy during family or couples therapy sessions.

Humanistic Therapy uses the same values and philosophies of Person-Centered Therapy in a family or couples therapy setting, helping participants increase self-actualization and equilibrium within the couple/family as a whole.

Humanistic therapy focuses on the client’s strengths and treatment process when resolving the primary concern. Instead of using this therapy independently, it is an underbidding for all of my counseling practice. Unless requested otherwise, I may introduce a humanistic-inspired directive within couples and family therapy settings if I believe it is relevant and could benefit the clients.

IFS is a type of therapy that applies a systemic (family) therapy style to individuals. It is intended to bring more awareness of self and different parts of self as a way of strengthening your mental health. I regularly integrate elements of IFS into individual and couples therapy sessions. Because I am not currently an IFS-Institute certified counselor, my style of IFS empathizes psychoeducation and self-awareness. More information about this theory may be found by going to ifs-institute.com.

I provide psychoeducation on various mental health concepts that relate to counseling sessions. Topics could include specific mental health diagnoses, nervous system regulation, child brain development, mindfulness, mediation, strength-based parenting, attachment theory, and more. When providing psychoeducation I typically use books acquired while in school and YouTube videos. Check out the “resources” tab for more information.