My Approach

I believe the every person is as unique as they are similar - no two people will have the same exact experience or takeaway from a specific event. As a result, in my work, I draw from an insight-oriented, psychodynamic school of therapy that emphasizes past experiences and how they play out for you in the present, influencing your unique understanding of the world.

Complementing this, a humanistic perspective places you as the expert of your life, and I work with you to understand (without judgement and with curiosity) what you bring in to the therapy space. My aim is not to provide solutions, but to make space for your emotions, vulnerabilities, and also your strengths.

With a foundation in narrative therapy, I embrace a non-pathologizing approach, moving away from diagnostic labels. People are complex and multistoried, and I find it hard to reduce a person to a label because I hold that "the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem."  My work focuses on helping you uncover and explore the diverse narratives that define your experiences and identity.  

I also believe that the personal is indeed political. Our individual stories are influenced by larger social, cultural, and political dynamics. In our sessions, we will delve into these contexts, working to understand their impact on your life and how you can re-author your narrative to what you prefer to be your story.