History
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Specialties
As a psychotherapist working with shame, self-esteem and the inner critic, I like to focus more on making use of your choices when you uncover that you are already good enough and less on healing your so-called broken parts. Together we can explore the masks you wear to hide the parts of yourself you consider too shameful to share with others, the striving to be something you are not or don't even want to be, the unrealistic expectations you may place on yourself and others. I propose that being comfortable in your own skin, whether you are alone or with others, is better than perfection. Psychotherapy can help shed those uncomfortable skins and masks that are borne from shame and may no longer serve you. Those that do serve you we can keep but let's be choiceful about that process. Themes I treat: Shame Obsession / Addiction Grief and loss Loneliness / Isolation Boundaries / Saying no Non-monogamy / Polyamory Feeling stuck Body image / Self-esteem / Aging Intergenerational trauma