How I work

In therapy, one thing in particular needs to fit: you and I. The research has confirmed time and time again: the client-therapist dynamic is the engine that fuels the process. The therapeutic relationship is the single largest predictive factor for a positive outcome.

What defines me as a therapist is my deep curiosity, empathy and gentle humor. Through active listening and asking the right questions, I am able to provide you with informed feedback, help you reframe your situation, excavate your personal myths and challenge you to look beyond your current perspective. My strength lies in my ability to see the big picture and weave seemingly disparate parts into cohesive narratives.

My primary aim is to meet you where you are and create an environment where you feel secure, freeing you to engage in the process of self-discovery.

My areas of specialization and possible indications include:

• Depression, burnout syndrome, feelings of emptiness, loneliness

• Anxiety and panic

• Relationship and attachment issues (incl. queer & alternative relationship styles)

• Loss of meaning and purpose, life transitions (from school to work, at midlife, marriage and parenthood)

• Personal development, individuation, creative blocks

• Low self-esteem and loss of identity

• Attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Trauma and its aftermath

• Addiction (substance and behavioral)

My Therapeutic Approach

As a clinician, I bridge the gap between a pragmatic, practical approach to modern psychotherapy and the rich, soulful tradition of Analytical Psychology, a branch of depth psychology developed by Carl G. Jung.

While psychotherapy aims to relieve symptoms of mental suffering, it may simultaneously serve as the impetus for personal growth and development. As a therapist, it is my highest priority to hold up both sides of the coin. My job is centered around helping you address challenges and develop skills and strategies to support you in navigating the unique landscape of your life. Given the appropriate attention and curiosity, I believe every challenge contains the potential for growth.

It is my hope that the realm of psyche becomes palpable, alive and relevant to my patients. Given that many parts of us are submerged in the unconscious, I want to support you in embodying more of what you already are. Through an enlarged sense of self, we gain more freedom of choice, instead of being merely reactive to life’s ups and downs.

First appointment and beyond

During our first appointment, I will ask what brings you to therapy and why now. We will discuss your current situation, your biographical background, as well as some administrative details. The first meeting gives us a chance to get to know one another and determine whether we are the right fit. Once we’ve decided to work together, we set manageable goals and get started.

I encourage my patients to take an active role in their therapy. I might ask you to journal, create something, read a fairytale or myth, tune into your body sensations, perceive emotions, practice mindfulness, meditate, write down your dreams and put your fantasies and imaginations onto paper. Homework may have had a bad reputation in school, but as with everything, you get out what you put in.