Everything we do serves a purpose for us at some point in time. However, our goals can change and sometimes our once-useful behaviors become ineffective or even harmful. I often describe dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as “common sense therapy.” Using familiar concepts, DBT helps people recognize when their behaviors are no longer serving them and teaches how to replace them with skills to more effectively meet their needs/goals.
I use my expertise in DBT and trauma-informed care to help people recognize unhealthy patterns and create positive change. Serving adults and children (3+) in NH & MA, I offer individual and family therapy, as well as DBT Skills Groups.
DBT assumes that if your life is full of pain/suffering, it makes sense that you would try to cope however you know how. DBT helps people make lasting changes to build a life that they don’t need to escape from— a life that feels more worth living. My style is warm, humorous and direct; I will cheer you on while also challenging you to live your best life.