Practice Philosophy

Point in Point Forward is an acronym for the power of intentionality and truth. It's not a perfect acronym, and that's okay. We often get caught up in the pursuit of perfection at the expense of authenticity.

To point forward is to live a life focusing on the process of growth. The goal is not to fix problems, but to access and embrace wholeness. It is a choice to prioritize integrity in mind, body, and spirit so that our actions parallel our values. We switch our focus from what we are doing, to why are we doing it- allowing us to access an infinite number of ways to live our truth.

“It seems to me that the good life is not any fixed state. […] The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”

Carl Rogers

Roadmap to Healing

1: Assess

Together, we establish goals and identify what obstacles are getting in the way, as well as what resources we can utilize to our benefit. Emphasizing internal and external strengths, we chart the course.

2: Stabilize Symptoms

We prioritize practical and existential strategies for symptom management, focusing on functionality and quality of life.

3: Explore the Origin

Once we have confidence in our ability to manage our distress, we are ready to start the process of discovering how we got here. For some, this step is not a priority; for others, this is where the work really begins.

4: Embrace Truth

Leaning into our values we accept what we cannot change and commit to a life on our terms- appreciating both the gold and shadow that make us complete.

Therapeutic Modalities

Central to providing ethical and competent psychotherapy services is the use of evidenced based frameworks. My approach is not exclusive to a singular method; I believe in utilizing a wide range of resources to best meet the individual needs of my clients. For clients who like knowing the nuts and bolts of the process, I'm always happy to explain the framework I am using. The adjacent list includes some of the most commonly used modalities I utilize in session.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Develop skills to experience and eventually acept reality while prioritizing value based actions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Explore and utilize the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Embrace the simultaneous beauty and discomfort of duality from a practical and existential lens.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Welcoming all of the parts that make us whole, healing from within

Brainspotting

Allowing our body to heal what we can't understand

Jungian Psychotherapy

Utilizing archetypes and past experiences to unlock the unconcious and experience wholeness. Note: I do not offer formal Jungian Psychoanalysis at this time

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Honoring the humanity present in self and others, embracing inherent worth