TransformationalChoices

If you are reading this, thank you for your willingness to seek mental health services. Recognizing that you could use someone to walk alongside you while moving through your darkest times takes true courage. My therapeutic approach involves creating a safe space for one to be heard, seen, and validated. I believe it is in the sharing and understanding of our stories right up until the moment you walk through my door that transformational healing of the self can begin. So many of us spend our lives hiding away or simply coping with the stressors which come our way. There is often no room left to discover our authentic selves, much less live in a way which reflects who we are at our core. No matter your background, beliefs, or previous experience with therapy, I gladly welcome you. Above all else, I will meet you where you are without judgment, mind and heart open. As a client-centered therapist, I will work with you on your desired treatment goals, keeping in mind that life may throw curveballs and require adjustments to our previous plans.

My holistic strengths-based approach to therapy helps you empower yourself, shed illusions of powerlessness, and overcome trauma while developing the tools to make mindful decisions in the future. I have a background in psychodynamic therapy but also utilize modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I specialize in grief/loss, aiding clients in the non-linear path grief often takes. I also enjoy working with couples. I would be honored to assist you with creating stronger, healthier, fulfilling relationships with yourselves and each other.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to read this profile. I am here whenever you are ready to begin the process. I look forward to meeting you!

Reaching out for help can be challenging. By visiting this page, you are taking the first step on your wellness journey. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that everyone is capable of facing life’s challenges with courage, given personalized tools and support. I work from a holistic perspective that values your whole self, past, present, and future. I strive to create a space where you can safely explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions, and live life as your most authentic self.

I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings with diverse clients with a range of issues. People are more than their symptoms, challenges, or struggles and there is no one-size fits all path to recovery. My approach is tailored to your needs, and draws from your strengths: through art, music, play, humor, silence, or speaking. I will meet you wherever you are and help you get to where you want to be.

Welcome, I am glad you are here. I understand seeking therapy can be difficult, and I am committed to working with you to develop a therapeutic relationship that is safe, supportive, and trusting. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help you access your own strength and wisdom, and to support you in your healing.

I have a deep respect for my clients and understand the importance of the work we do together. Whether you are searching for meaning and recovery, or struggling with a recent change in your life, I am here to support you.

My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based. I utilize a variety of modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), ego state therapy, ACT, CBT, and DBT.

Whatever brings you here, thank you for taking steps towards your wellness. I am committed to provide my full attention, support and respect for your personal needs as we work through them together.

My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that we each hold various identities and lived experiences that inform who we are, what our lives look like and how we perceive them. I work from a strength-based, culturally-sensitive and holistic perspective that values all of your unique experiences and supports your towards achieving your therapy and life goals.

I utilize an integrative approach that combines components of evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT and trauma-informed mindfulness practices. Let’s work together to create a collaborative treatment plan that is individualized to your preferences and needs.

Welcome! My name is Libby (she/her/ hers) and I am so glad you are reading this! I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the clinician and client. We will work together in order to make a comfortable space for your needs in our sessions together. Once we create this space, we will begin to build a relationship centered around your individual needs and explore therapeutic interventions to increase your quality of life and overall wellbeing.

As individuals, we all have our own unique experiences and backgrounds along with various obstacles we are challenged with. In sessions, there will be space to explore and process these challenges or barriers, along with exploring helpful coping skills or reframing our anxious or negative thought processes that may be hindering our growth. Together, we will find what treatment plan best suits you and your goals through a person-centered and holistic approach.

Although I have experience working with people of all ages, I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. I implement a trauma-focused lens in regards to my therapeutic interventions while considering Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Attachment-based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I have experience in working with individuals who identify with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, and am a strong ally for my LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC brothers and sisters.  I applaud you for being brave and choosing to prioritize your mental health and would be honored to be a small part of your journey towards an increased quality of life and overall wellbeing.

My job is to create a space for you to engage in healing, learning, and growth - to help you sort through all of the feelings and thoughts that can come from navigating the world we live in. As we begin working together, we’ll build a good working relationship, as well as set goals to help you figure out what you’d like to move towards in therapy. 

When working together, I’ll ensure that there’s a balance between building skills for mindfully navigating your present environment and exploring your past to heal from emotional wounds. To accomplish this, I’ll draw from a variety of humanistic, trauma-informed, and healing-centered perspectives. Some of my approaches include models of grief work, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). The glue that holds all of this together is the understanding that 1) you have inherent strengths, dignity, and worth; 2) that systems of oppression and our environments can make it challenging to thrive; and 3) you are the expert in your lived experience.

I believe everyone is capable of realizing their authentic self and finding inner-clarity, regardless of their circumstances or experiences. I do my best to help my clients feel safe and comfortable and know that they can express themselves without judgment. Together we can explore the challenges that you would like to address and practice tools that will bring you relief, clarity, and new ways of being.

My approach is rooted in a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness techniques. I also utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy sharing experiential practices that shift us into a joyful flow, so we can live, love and work from our full potential.

I am happy to work with clients from all backgrounds and identities.