All symptoms are purposeful. But until their meaning is made conscious, we may endure years of meaningless suffering. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Jungian analyst, I offer a unique approach to everyday problems, be it anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance abuse, or a general sense of purposelessness.
In the context of a trusting relationship, I work with clients to discover the underlying meaning in the problem rather than just eliminate symptoms. I am interested in helping you make deeper, long-term changes that will enable you to become more whole, more fully human and authentic. This involves an exploration of both conscious and unconscious processes. Dream interpretation, active imagination and sand tray are often helpful in this regard, as well as looking at the stories and myths you’ve lived in an attempt to find meaning in your life.
In Jungian psychology, the attempt to integrate conscious and unconscious material and become the person you were truly meant to be is called “Individuation.” The result of this approach is more than mere symptom relief; it involves a conscious understanding of who you are and your unlived potential.