Be here, now. -Ram Dass

Our brains are analytical machines. We use strategies like planning for the future, or considering lessons of the past, in order to help us feel safe in the moment. That strategy, however, can lead us into never-ending “what if’s” and ruminating on past pain. Mindfulness is a practical, evidence-based approach to achieving presence and mental clarity.

You may think of mindfulness as "clearing your mind," and picture a monk on a mountain. Instead, what we hope to learn is how to observe your thoughts without judgment. By developing the skill of presence, you can lower your stress response, break out of "autopilot" reactions, and navigate life’s challenges with a sense of grounded calm.

Key Benefits:

• Reduced Anxiety: Quiet the "what-if" loops of a busy mind.

• Emotional Resilience: Learn to respond to stress rather than reacting to it.

• Greater Clarity: Develop a deeper connection to your values and goals.

Here are some resources to learn more about mindfulness.

“Death and life are interdependent: though the physicality of death destroys us, the idea of death saves us.” -Dr. Irvin Yalom

Many people come to therapy after recognizing a sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed by choice, or disconnected from our sense of purpose and meaning. Existential therapy is a philosophical approach that focuses on the "big picture" of your life. Rather than just managing symptoms, we explore the fundamental questions of freedom, responsibility, and meaning.

This approach is less about problem-solving and more about empowering. We grapple with those big questions that don’t always have a simple answer. We work together to combat the “shoulds” as they arise, helping you confront life’s uncertainties with courage and helping you build a life that feels truly your own.

Key Benefits:

• Clarity in Transitions: Navigate life changes with a renewed and deeper sense of self.

• Authentic Living: Align your daily actions with your deepest core values.

• Empowered Choice: Overcome the "stuckness" of anxiety by reclaiming your agency.

"We are only as needy as our unmet needs" - Dr. John Bowlby

You may notice a pattern in your relationships: you struggle to give your partner space when they are upset, you shut down and pull away when you feel out of control, or you can’t seem to settle yourself without immediate resolution during conflict.

Our earliest experiences often dictate how we trust and connect as adults. By using attachment theory as a basis for understanding the ways in which you relate to others, we can identify unmet needs, and develop new strategies to meet them. As you practice these new strategies, you may find "earned security," which allows you to foster deeper, more stable, and more fulfilling connections with those around you.

Key Benefits:

• Break Repetitive Patterns: End the cycle of "hot and cold" relationship dynamics.

• Emotional Regulation: Learn to stay grounded when you feel dysregulated.

• Healthier Boundaries: Understand how to ask for what you need without fear or guilt.

Attachment has had more exposure recently in general culture. As with many psychological concepts, the topic has been diluted as it gets deeper into the public conscious. To learn about the evidence-based theory, I recommend the book “Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World,” by Sue Marriott, LCSW and Ann Kelley, PhD.