Personal Approach to Therapy

My approach to therapy is based on the assumption that people have within them the potential to change and heal. I believe people are growth-oriented, and they possess inner-strength and resilience. People are not a problem to be fix but a whole person to relate to and to understand. I see people as inherently good and complex, and I try to meet people in the context of their personal history and experiences. I approach therapy with compassion, care, and unconditional positive regard for all people. 

I take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to therapy that emphasizes authenticity and collaboration. My work draws from cognitive-behavioural practices, emotion-focused therapy, existentialism, and positive psychology to help clients make meaningful change, enhance self-awareness, and improve their sense of self and well-being. My work is guided by intersectional-feminist theory that addresses issues related to race, class, gender, sexuality, etc. and recognizes the influence of power, privilege, and oppression on human experiences.