I have helped many people tame their anxiety and anger while improving creativity, intuition, and resilience. My practice is pragmatic, eclectic, empathic, and informal. You are the expert on you, so our work is guided by whatever you bring to each session. Our conversations are dedicated to your wellbeing and potential. I can also help you develop specific strategies for managing fear and rage, with nonjudgmental empathy and acceptance. Counseling with me is largely based on Taoist Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Psychotherapy. We’ll avoid jargon and cookie-cutter solutions. This is individualized counseling. The process could be brief counseling or a longer therapeutic relationship.​

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​"You can't stop the waves but you can learn how to surf."

Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Some additional background on the approach:

Taoist CBT combines traditional CBT techniques with principles from Taoism, a Chinese philosophy focused on harmony, balance, and natural flow. While regular CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts, Taoist CBT goes a step further by encouraging acceptance and flexibility. Instead of directly challenging or resisting negative thoughts, the Taoist approach teaches you to observe these thoughts without judgment and to go with the flow, much like the Taoist idea of “Wu Wei,” which means effortless action. Learn more about Taoist Philisophy & Influences on the World

 

In practice, Taoist CBT blends mindfulness and meditation with standard CBT techniques. The goal is to help you not only manage your emotions and behaviors but also develop a deeper sense of peace and acceptance in life’s ups and downs. By integrating the Taoist focus on balance and living in harmony with the natural world, this approach can be particularly helpful for those who struggle with stress, anxiety, overthinking, and control issues. It teaches you to adapt to life’s changes without forcing outcomes, encouraging a more relaxed and flexible mindset.

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Existential Psychotherapy helps you to confront and accept the inherent absurdity of existence without despair, create personal meaning and live authentically despite life’s unpredictability, and embrace freedom and responsibility in shaping your own life and finding purpose. 

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My approach can help you find peace and empowerment by accepting life’s uncertainties and actively crafting your own path. ​​​​​​​​​​

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"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."

Carl Rogers