There is no single therapeutic approach
that works for everyone.
Since “talk therapy” isn't always enough, my
approach is a holistic one that
integrates both traditional and
nontraditional psychotherapy. My work
embraces the whole person
- body, mind and spirit.
Depending on your unique needs, I may use or draw
from: EMDR Therapy, contemporary
marriage and couples counseling, body centered
therapies such as Hakomi therapy and
transpersonal psychology. My work is strongly
influenced by humanistic psychology,
contemplative psychotherapy and the practices of
several spiritual traditions. In addition, I
incorporate aspects of cognitive behavioral
therapy, life coaching, guided imagery and
visualization, relaxation techniques, journaling
and mindfulness practice.
My sessions are highly interactive. I believe that
you deserve to work with a therapist who is more
than a spectator participating at a distance. I
also believe that a therapist needs to be
genuinely present and willing to actively
participate. While I
recognize that we must all ultimately rely on - and trust -
ourselves, I believe that it is enormously helpful
to work with someone who is honest and
direct, as well as compassionate and
empathetic. My intention is to be as
respectful, supportive and useful to my clients as I can be. Rather than simply listening
passively and maintaining an artificial
clinical distance, I am willing to share specific
suggestions and opinions whenever appropriate.
Because therapy is most powerful when individuals
actively
apply what they are trying to master or learn, my clients and I
frequently develop
homework assignments or tasks to be practiced and
accomplished in the real world. In this way, one
has the opportunity to begin employing new tools
and integrating resources which are in the
process of development. When we begin
demonstrating results, we feel more vital and
alive.
I usually request
that new clients do a little preparatory work
prior to, or after our first therapy
session. Essentially, I ask individuals or
couples to reflect on a few specific questions
that I have formulated in service of “jump
starting” the therapeutic process. While this
isn’t mandatory, I recommend it for several
reasons. First, it provides me with critical
data, while eliminating the need to meet over
and over to get background information. Once
completed, I read and study this material at no
charge to my clients. It also provides clients
the time for the introspection necessary to
formulate many of the goals and intentions that
will be the focus of our therapy sessions.
Finally, it helps with the formulation of a
genuine inner vision of where one wants to go.
Over the years, clients have consistently
reported that this preparation was an invaluable
part of their therapy.
To learn a little
more about how I work, and some of the
conditions that I believe are necessary for
change and healing to occur, please visit
About Me.
“Take the
first step in faith. You don’t have to see
the whole staircase, just take the first
step”. ~ Martin Luther King
I look forward to meeting you in my Denver
or Boulder office.
If you have
questions or need help,
please feel free
to
contact me for a free phone consultation
Holistic Psychotherapy in Denver and Boulder CO Since 1990
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