Understand how the work works
Methods matter, but no method should be imposed as a script. I explain the rationale, listen to your feedback, and adapt the work to your goals and context.
Therapy names can make counseling sound more technical or rigid than it needs to be. Each approach below offers a way to understand patterns, respond to difficult experiences, practice skills, or move toward what matters. The method provides structure; the counseling relationship provides context, pacing, and accountability.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed skills, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Cognitive Processing Therapy is a specialized trauma treatment for which I have received training. DBT-informed skills means I can draw from relevant principles and skills in individual counseling without representing the practice as a comprehensive DBT program.
Evidence does not mean certainty for one individual. Research can show that an approach has helped groups of people under particular conditions. Responsible use still requires attention to your safety, physical health, culture, service background, relationships, preferences, and response to the work. We can discuss what fits and change direction when needed.
A practical, collaborative approach for noticing how thoughts, emotions, behavior, and physical responses interact, then practicing useful changes at a pace that fits your life.
See how it works METHOD 02A flexible, skills-focused approach that balances acceptance of your current experience with practical changes that may support steadier emotions, more manageable stress, and clearer relationships.
See how it works METHOD 03Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you make room for difficult inner experiences, notice thoughts with more distance, clarify what matters, and take workable steps toward a meaningful life.
See how it works METHOD 04A structured cognitive treatment for adults with PTSD symptoms that examines trauma-related beliefs about safety, trust, power and control, esteem, and intimacy.
See how it works METHOD 05A present-focused counseling approach that builds awareness, grounding, and attention skills while helping you respond to inner experiences with more choice and less automatic judgment.
See how it worksWhat to expect
You can ask what an exercise is for, how it connects to your goals, and what alternatives exist. If a worksheet, practice, or pace feels mismatched, that is useful information—not a failure. Counseling should remain collaborative and understandable.
Where we meet
I am currently providing telehealth services for clients physically located in Colorado or Minnesota. The same commitment to clear goals, privacy planning, and direct feedback applies to the work within this format.
A grounded next step
Start with what has been difficult. We can discuss which approach fits the concern, your preferences, and your readiness.
