Psychodynamic work involves looking closely at the therapist-client relationship in an effort to better understand other relationships in your life. This approach informs all of my work. This is a flexible, non-prescriptive approach to therapy that has moved well beyond its Freudian roots. I believe strongly in utilizing this approach in all of my work as I feel that I am ethically aligned with its qualities of humility, collaboration, and a rejection of what is considered my most to be “standard.”

This can involve music-making, music listening, art-making, sandtray work, and play. I am open to utilizing other creative avenues as guided by my clients as well.

The goal when utilizing these creative outlets in the therapy space is not to create an end product, but rather, to notice what happens in the process of the work.

If your child/adolescent is struggling, family work can be helpful. This is because your child does not exist in a vacuum—and to be able to work with a system vs an individual allows for more widespread healing. This generally involves a mix of meetings involving parents/caretakers and targeted child, though can involve siblings or other family members if warranted.

Available to adults. I require meeting at least every other week, weekly preferred.

I have an abundance of experience running interpersonal process groups. More to come on these offerings.

With experience as a professor and music therapy student supervisor, I am happy to work with any interested creative arts therapists. I am especially interested in providing guidance to music therapists who want to build their verbal therapy skills or confidence in working in a mental health setting.