Mindfulness
Components of both DBT and ACT. I think of mindfulness as a work‑in‑progress—a muscle you can strengthen over time. In many ways, it may be a key to happiness. Mindfulness isn’t a therapy all by itself, and if you’re willing to practice, it can change your relationship with your mind.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is built on dialectics: two things that can both be true at the same time (for example, “dialectics are everywhere” and “dialectics can be hard to notice”). Marsha Linehan created DBT, and it’s become the gold‑standard treatment for people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Research also shows DBT can be helpful for many other concerns.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT focuses on living with purpose while making room for the parts of life that hurt. Often, when we move toward what we care about most, suffering decreases—and reducing suffering isn’t the “goal” so much as living a values‑based life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT heavily influences how I think about change and recovery. The story we tell ourselves about our lives shapes how we feel about our lives—most of the time. Ask me about exceptions.
Radical authenticity & a little irreverence
I believe the therapeutic relationship thrives when everyone gets to be a real human. In sessions with me you may encounter cuss words, movie quotes, and a very expressive face. Irreverence means I might be a smartass at some point and it’ll be serving a therapeutic purpose. Therapy is meant to move you toward the life you want to live and the person you want to be. Sometimes that process is heartbreaking—and sometimes it’s joyfully ridiculous too.