Anise Psychology

My interest in understanding how we construct our selves and our worlds and make meaning from our experiences led me to studying psychology. This interest has persevered over the years, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a variety of clinical settings. I utilize an existential-humanistic approach with a holistic focus to the individual. I believe that good therapy is one which encourages introspection, self-reflection, and assists an individual with increasing self-awareness, self-knowledge, and opportunities for choice where they once felt frustrated, stuck, and hopeless. While paying attention to improving symptoms, I work with you to try to gain an understanding of how you self construct and make meaning in light of these symptoms, and how you relate to others and the world as a result. What are the protective patterns formed along the way which once aided your survival and coping, but held rigidly, now pose barriers for self-growth? Together we work on identifying ways to be more authentic with your choices and have a life that is meaningful for you in spite of the limits of our existence.