ABOUT MY STYLE
The shift to telehealth has changed the landscape of therapy. Instead of coming to the office, I’m invited into your homes as well as into your lives. Although clients no longer join me in the office and get to appreciate the carefully selected decor, I still strive to create a comfortable and supportive therapeutic space in our virtual sessions. You see, if folks were still coming for in-person appointments, they’d see that I was wearing jeans and sneaks with my blazer. I chose the name “Comfy Chair Counseling” to represent my style and vibe.
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Although I uphold the highest standards of professionalism, I present authentically as a fully human imperfect individual. I don’t have any use for pretense and don’t believe it has any place in a therapeutic relationship. As a trauma specialist, I have cultivated a broad understanding of experiences and the biological responses that inform our mental-emotional well-being. I often share the latest research or study findings on any given particular issue. My personal background that provides me with a unique perspective and a commitment to cultural humility. I am dedicated to being a better ally to marginalized communities, lending my privilege and working towards anti-racism.
Through an approachable and engaging style which brings humor, compassion and an unrelenting belief that things can and will get better into the therapeutic space, my goal is to help clients develop effective patterns of thought and skills in order to achieve greater success and satisfaction at home/school/work and in their relationships.
Check out the tab about Comfy Chair to learn more.
Although I uphold the highest standards of professionalism, I present authentically as a fully human imperfect individual. I don’t have any use for pretense and don’t believe it has any place in a therapeutic relationship. As a trauma specialist, I have cultivated a broad understanding of experiences and the biological responses that inform our mental-emotional well-being. I often share the latest research or study findings on any given particular issue. My personal background that provides me with a unique perspective and a commitment to cultural humility. I am dedicated to being a better ally to marginalized communities, lending my privilege and working towards anti-racism.
Through an approachable and engaging style which brings humor, compassion and an unrelenting belief that things can and will get better into the therapeutic space, my goal is to help clients develop effective patterns of thought and skills in order to achieve greater success and satisfaction at home/school/work and in their relationships.
about therapy
As with any powerful treatment, there are some risks as well as many benefits with psychotherapy. You should think about both the benefits and risks when making any treatment decisions. Since therapy often involves discussing unpleasant or difficult aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable and possibly intense feelings at times during sessions and sometimes at home, work, or school. For some, problems may seem to temporarily worsen at the beginning of treatment. Some people struggle with the stigma and negative perceptions of what it says about them to be in therapy. Most of these risks are to be expected when people are making any important changes in their lives. While you consider these risks, you should know also that the benefits of therapy have been proven. It has been established that therapy can serve as an effective tool for improved emotional wellness. Individuals who have participated in therapy frequently report increased satisfaction in their life and relationships, greater clarity of their personal goals, and a better ability to problem solve. Clients also often report a decrease in frequency and intensity of a range of negative feelings, including sadness, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness, as a result of their development of coping skills. Therapy clients often grow and progress in many ways- as a person, within intimate relationships, at work or school, and in their ability to enjoy their lives.
While it’s not possible to predict or guarantee what your specific experience will be, as it is unique for every individual, we enter our therapeutic relationship with optimism about the opportunities for healing, growth, and improvement that therapy can provide.
While it’s not possible to predict or guarantee what your specific experience will be, as it is unique for every individual, we enter our therapeutic relationship with optimism about the opportunities for healing, growth, and improvement that therapy can provide.
