Innermost Counseling

Do you find yourself repeating the same painful patterns despite trying your best to avoid them? Do you yearn for connection yet find it difficult to be vulnerable? Are you lonely, disconnected, or numb? How about stressed, anxious, scared? You are not alone. I'm passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and find a sense of inner strength, peace, and joy. With me, you can rely on a non-judgmental, welcoming, warm and supportive space. I believe acceptance, compassion, and willingness are the strongest skills we possess, so you can expect to work on these things in therapy with me. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) along with attachment theory and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and work with people on skills such as: -Challenging self-defeating thoughts ​-Regulating intense emotions -Calming trauma responses -Communicating effectively Couples Therapy I use elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and The Gottman Method and integrate both approaches to better assist couples in learning to navigate conflict, heal past wounds, deepen friendship, and increase intimacy. These approaches combine attachment-based ideas, addressing the emotional bond in a relationship and the painful patterns couples get stuck in, along with approachable and straightforward techniques couples can use immediately to improve their relationship. Through this combination of therapies, couples can expect to walk away from each session with practical techniques and a greater understanding of their emotional needs. I am inclusive and supportive of relationships in many forms including: -Committed Partnerships -Long-Term Relationships -Marriage -Pre-marital and Pre-engagement -Polyamorous -Ethically Non-Monogamous It is important to me to be inclusive and affirming of diversity in gender, sexuality, race, body size, and ability. My personal values are to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and to be anti-racist.