My theoretical orientation in counseling is primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal within a humanistic framework. What does this mean?  In a deeply human sense, I believe that most of us come to therapy because we seek healing.  We have tried.  There have been challenging experiences and we may have symptoms that are painful or maddening.  We are tired.  We come to therapy because we are trying to find forgiveness and compassion – for ourselves, for our choices, for our wounds, our grief, our relationships, our lives.  I believe we want to be our truest selves, and that is both exhilarating and frightening.  We want to connect to others in deep and meaningful ways.    If we are able to make our choices from a deep place of acceptance, compassion, and fearlessnes, if we were able to live in that place… I wonder what changes we would make in our lives?  

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