Counseling & Psychological Services

I use an integrative relational model that incorporates object relations, self psychology and other psychodynamic theories with yoga and Buddhist psychology as well as somatic psychology.  I believe that the vehicle for change is the therapeutic relationship.  Foremost to this process is the therapist maintaining presence and self-awareness that this can be imparted to the patient. It is in this context that a patient can achieve greater self-attunement and in doing so, access and engage internal resources in resolving conflicts, breaking through psychological barriers and affect change.

As the therapeutic relationship exists in the context of the greater culture, I believe that it is crucial to weave an awareness of issues of power and privilege and their impact on a patient’s unique identity throughout treatment.   This is essential in striving towards multicultural competence, a destination that can never be fully reached, but can always be aspired to.