My Approach

I am an emotion-centered therapist, which means I help you to prioritize your emotions, needs, and authentic self in our work together. Because emotions are a big part of life, they can sometimes become so intense that they are overwhelming and tend to have a negative impact on us. Although the main goal of our emotions is not to harm us, they can, at times end up causing more distress than good.

Some people learned to neglect their emotions, often due to self-sacrifice in relationships, religious spaces, and community organizations. The human need for connection along with the fear of losing it can lead us to compromise our authenticity for acceptance.

To counteract this, I use emotion-focused therapy in my practice. When you begin working with me, we start by exploring how you show up in different areas and circumstances in your life. Initially we begin by processing past experiences and building a toolbox of skills to help you manage distressing emotions that keep you connected to inauthenticity. As our work deepens, we focus on nervous system regulation and emotional awareness, empowering you to reclaim your sense of self.

More about Emotion-Focused Therapy

EFT is based on the idea that our emotions are central to our identity and decision-making. When we lack emotional awareness or suppress difficult feelings, we lose access to vital information about ourselves and our needs.

EFT helps individuals: 

✔ Recognize & welcome emotions instead of avoiding them

✔ Regulate & process emotions in a healthy way

✔ Clearly articulate emotional experiences 

✔ Evaluate & transform emotions that are unhelpful 

✔ Identify emotional patterns that stem from past wounds 

✔ Develop alternative coping strategies for difficult situations

Unlike other therapy approaches, EFT views emotions as a source of healing, guiding us toward authenticity and self-acceptance.

If you're ready to understand, process, and harness your emotions, I invite you to reach out. Let’s work together to increase your emotional awareness, separate useful from harmful emotions, and develop a more fulfilling way of living.