My approach is warm, collaborative and supportive. I listen carefully to what concerns you and work closely with you to help you reach your short- and long-term goals. In our time together, I would invite compassion and curiosity for yourself and your interactions with others, while offering a different perspective on what may trouble or challenge you. Your cultural experiences are integral to who you are, and exploring such experiences enriches the therapy process. Most importantly, I believe that developing a cooperative working relationship with you is essential to bringing about healing and lasting changes in your life.

Here are examples of some possible questions that we could begin to explore together:

• What brings you to therapy at this time? What would you like to talk about?
• What do you most want to change about your life right now?
• Can you tell me about the hopes and goals you have for yourself?
• Is there anything going on in your life that you feel positive about?
• What do you think are some of your strengths and resources?

Therapy can help you to better understand what you are feeling and thinking, find new ways for dealing with issues and experience more satisfying relationships. Such changes reduce stress and can help you to feel more alive and authentic. I view therapy as a joint effort in working to recognize your needs, desires and hopes. When you’re feeling stuck, therapy can help you find a way through by offering a different and compassionate perspective on your experiences.