My Therapeutic Approach
My way of doing therapy is built on three main ideas:
- Radical Acceptance
- Attachment Theory
- Transpersonal Psychology
These approaches are not just theoretical frameworks – they’re deeply tied to my own journey of growth and healing.
The Building Blocks
Radical Acceptance
Radical Acceptance involves fully embracing your reality without judgment. This practice allows us to acknowledge our pain and struggles, creating space for real change and growth.
Attachment Theory
This theory emphasizes the importance of early relationships in shaping our emotional world. By understanding these patterns, we can work towards healthier connections and a more secure sense of self.
Transpersonal Psychology
This approach recognizes the spiritual and transcendent aspects of human experience, integrating them into the therapeutic process for a more complete kind of healing.
Personal Philosophy
I believe that our deepest wounds are relational and can also be healed through loving relationships – most importantly the one you have with yourself. While my knowledge comes partly from books and scholars, the most profound insights have emerged from my lived and felt experiences, particularly through relationships and transformative encounters with psychedelics and plant medicines.
What I’ve found is that that the world needs each of us to authentically be ourselves. However, this journey of discovery and expression often involves dealing with the pain of unmet needs and missed opportunities for love and support in our early years. This path of sorrow, heartbreak, grief, and loss reveals the unconscious masks we wear and the ways we hide our true selves.
The Therapeutic Relationship
In our sessions, I aim to create a safe, nurturing space where you can explore who you really are. Here’s what you can expect from me:
- Presence and attunement
- Genuine human connection
- Warmth and care
- An invitation to embrace all parts of yourself, even the messy bits
I believe that when we touch the genuine parts of ourselves and share them with the world, something beautiful is born, allowing our true life purpose to manifest creatively and effortlessly.
The Therapeutic Relationship
In our sessions, I aim to create a safe, nurturing space where you can explore who you really are. Here’s what you can expect from me:
- Presence and attunement
- Genuine human connection
- Warmth and care
- An invitation to embrace all parts of yourself, even the messy bits
I believe that when we touch the genuine parts of ourselves and share them with the world, something beautiful is born, allowing our true life purpose to manifest creatively and effortlessly.
The Power of Vulnerability
A big part of our work together will involve embracing vulnerability. It might feel scary at first, but being vulnerable – showing up as your true self, imperfections and all – is incredibly powerful. It’s the key to deeper connections, both with yourself and others. In our sessions, you’ll have a safe space to practice being vulnerable, to let your guard down, and to discover the strength that comes from being authentically you.
Therapeutic Process
While I am trained in various techniques and modalities, I mostly try to be present without an agenda. If we use a specific method, it’ll be because it feels right for that moment. This flexible approach allows for a more organic and personalized healing journey.
Our work together may include:
- Exploring past and present relationships
- Identifying and confronting limiting beliefs
- Cultivating self-compassion and acceptance
- Developing mindfulness and emotional regulation skills
- Integrating spiritual or transcendent experiences
Remember, this therapeutic space is yours. Here, you’re invited to remove the masks, lower your defenses, and allow your true self to shine. You might be surprised at how alive your heart can feel when you do!
