Therapy is one of the most creative and human professions. In our work together, we may draw on art, movement, philosophy, or poetry. This creative process honors the human spirit and its resilience. I am committed to being a lifelong learner so that I can be as useful and collaborative as possible. Below are some current influences in my personal growth.
Wellness by Nathan Hill
A novel that pushes the reader to rethink modern relationships and what it takes to sustain connection over time. It touches on all the questions we might have around the “should’s” that we prescribe to our relationships rather than our true desires and needs.
Articles and Research Around Psychology
An I.V.F Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery, and an Unbearable Choice - The New York Times Magazine
The never-ending question of nature v.s. nurture has underpinned psychology since as far back as one can document. This article looks at a real-life scenario that left two families grappling with this question, and trying to work together to do what was best for their two daughters.
How Weight Loss Drugs Can Upend a Marriage - The New York Times Magazine
Article talking about long-term couples navigating the aftermath of one or both partners using weight loss drugs. Article touches on how both the physical and psychological implications of weight loss may change intimacy, confidence, and connection.