As a cognitive-behavioral therapist grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I am interested in exploring the relationship between how you think, how you feel, and what you do. My approach reflects mindfulness traditions focused on being present with the "here-and-now" and is aimed at supporting you in taking action consistent with your deepest values.

My practice is informed by the following principles:

The Purposeful Life

I support my clients in creating purposeful lives in pursuit of optimal health. I facilitate my clients in taking on the challenging work of living their lives fully and in accordance with their values. Often, the question of "What matters most?"; arises early in the therapeutic process and guides future work.

Treating the Whole Person

The integration of mind, body, and spirit is essential to my understanding of health and well-being. I believe that in addition to understanding our experiences of self and family, our work is strengthened through an awareness of how multiple dimensions of identity have impacted us.

Acceptance & Mindfulness

I invite clients to deepen their understanding of their present experience, giving specific attention to learning how to deal with difficult thoughts and feelings such that they have less impact and influence over behavior. I practice based on the core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an approach that supports psychological flexibility and committed action.

Evidence-Based Practice

Though much of psychotherapy is an art, science plays an indispensable role in our work together. I believe that scientific research serves an essential function in promoting successful and ethical care, and continually strive to integrate research of validated treatment approaches into my practice.