In counseling, I integrate the latest in relational psychology and attachment research with the best of what Jungian theory has taught us about the mystery of the unconscious. Experience, as well as findings in neuroscience, tells us that safe and trusting relationships are vital to our mental health. Within a relationship with a caring and emotionally attuned person, our inner defenses can begin to soften, allowing the underlying psychological wounds to emerge and be attended to. A relationally-based counselor or therapist provides this type of relationship. In the safety of the therapeutic container, I will help you address the ways that unconscious behaviors and beliefs are attempting to protect you while actually derailing you in your life. I am committed to walking the path with you as you discover a deeper sense of who you really are.

I am greatly influenced by Jungian psychology, which suggests that a fundamental aspect of human experience is to strive toward a sense of wholeness. Much of our who we are is out of our awareness, that is, in the unconscious. Yet, it wants to be known. This is how we grow – forgotten or denied aspects of ourselves live in our unconscious and attempt to make themselves known again, allowing us to grow and expand. Yet we tend to resist or fear the unknown. Many of our life struggles and defenses are attempts to stop this unconscious material from making its way into consciousness. Jungian Depth Psychotherapy is a process for opening up this axis between conscious and unconscious and expanding our capacity for knowing and integrating a greater truth. Symptoms such as stress, anxiety and low self esteem tend to ease as we move closer our inner nature. Through exploration of our experiences, thoughts, images and dreams, we can open to an innate wisdom that is available within, allowing a greater sense of wholeness and meaning in our lives.