You want to feel more connection, but you often end up arguing saying the same thing over and over. You feel alone and afraid of what the future brings.
THIS COULD BE HAPPENING BECAUSE YOU...
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Struggle to regulate emotion while in conflict, getting flooded and losing contact with yourself.
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Feel unable to express exactly what you want to change.
Are playing with outdated gender roles for the relationship that you haven't discovered or discussed.
Fear asserting yourself will make your partner angry and risk desertion
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Have learned to "play nice" or "be sweet"
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You want things to change quickly?
I get it.
​Therapy with me is experiential, explorative and change-focused.
I will be with you right where you are while always exploring the possible.
We will celebrate insight, progress and change.
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​In therapy we will explore your story, your family, your relationship history with lovers, friends, work and money.
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Together we focus on know how to move forward. Sometimes this means we get a good handle at what has happened behind us.
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​We will take our time, ensuring that the pace of discovery feels comfortable.
And if you are ready to run ahead, I will match your pace.
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I believe that therapy empowers you to call on your inner wisdom. I will be there to encourage you to listen. I will hold the difficult parts with compassion as you move forward in our work .
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HOW WORKING WITH ME IS DIFFERENT
Sessions are longer Because we are not restrained by insurance panels, we will be able to explore deeply in 90 minute sessions. Intensive sessions are available as needed to give ample time to allow for the process to fully take place. This may mean longer, less frequent sessions for you. I will discuss with you during our initial sessions and together we will craft the best options for you.
You will practice skills in session and know what to do out of session You will be given the opportunity to imagine new responses to your recurring problems so when they occur in the real world, you have tools to use.
You will create a new relationship with your emotions We will work to experience emotion through authentic expression, body awareness and connection. You will feel more in control and more at peace.
I work from a values-directed, relational healing perspective... This means that your therapy is guided by your defined values. In relational work we grow in acceptance and love of ourselves and others. We will explore healing in relationship as a means to heal ourselves first. And as we do so, we bring joy and healing to ourselves and others.
Training & Education
EDUCATION
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Masters of Arts, Marriage & Family Therapy Regis University, Denver, CO
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Bachelor of Arts, Psychology University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
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​LICENSE
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Colorado Marriage and Family Therapist #.002162
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ASSOCIATIONS
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American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
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