Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is the classic one-on-one format, but it has evolved far beyond the old stereotype of a silent doctor analyzing a patient on a couch. It is rooted in the idea that having a dedicated, private space to think out-loud can be transformative.
Unlike talking to a friend or spouse, where you have to worry about their feelings or reactions, this space is unique because it is 100% about you. It offers a rare freedom to explore your history, your habits, and your private thoughts without fear of judgment. The goal isn’t for an expert to fix you, but to provide a mirror that helps you see yourself more clearly, empowering you to break old cycles and make choices and changes that feel right for your life.
Couple's Counseling
Couple's counseling is different from individual therapy because the client isn't just you or your partner; it is the relationship itself. Decades ago, relationship help often focused on deciding who was right and who was wrong, but modern therapy understands that relationships are a loop: what one person does always affects the other.
Instead of acting as a referee, this approach helps you slow down and look at the dance you do together; the repetitive arguments and misunderstandings that keep you stuck. It is a practical way to learn how to translate your partner’s behavior into their actual needs, turning conflicts into opportunities to understand each other better rather than reasons to pull apart.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
While adults usually process their feelings by sitting and talking, children and teens often communicate differently; through what they do rather than what they say. This field of therapy was born from the realization that kids aren't just mini-adults and that expecting them to sit still and explain their emotions often fails. Instead, we use the natural language of childhood: play, art, and activity.
This approach is unique because it meets your child at their level, using games or creative projects to help them express worries or frustrations they don't have the vocabulary for yet. It helps them build confidence and emotional skills naturally, while giving parents the tools to understand what their child’s behavior is really trying to say.
Philosophy & Approach
What “Person to Person” Means
Many people worry that therapy means being analyzed by a distant expert who judges them and gives advice. Our philosophy is based on the humanistic tenet that you are the expert on your own life. Our role is to provide a space where you access your internal truths, gain confidence in them, and find ways to translate insight into change. We don't view you as a diagnosis, a problem to be solved, or a “subject.” Instead, we view therapy as a meeting between two peers. Our goal is to drop the expert role and work toward forming a real relationship where you can be yourself and be heard by someone who is simply there to understand.
The Science Behind the Therapy Relationship
Therapy is not a simple transactional exchange of interventions. While writing about therapy often emphasizes specific tools and techniques, meta-analyses compounding decades of research have actually shown that the strongest predictor of success isn’t a particular technique; it is the working alliance, or how safe and connected a client feels with their therapist. We believe clinical tools only work when you feel truly understood. While our practice is rooted in evidence-based science, we prioritize human connection to ensure your goals feel authentic to who you are, rather than just a box to be checked.
