Approach
Why work with a buddhist therapist?
I combine researched backed modern therapy techniques with 2,500 year old Buddhist teachings.
My approach is non-pathologizing, meaning I focus on you as a whole person, rather than a set of symptoms to be “fixed.” Regardless of a past or current diagnosis, there is nothing wrong with you.
My practice as a Buddhist provides an ethical framework beyond my training and commitment as a social worker.
Compassion is a cornerstone of Buddhism and my therapeutic orientation. I believe that everyone has Buddha nature, that you already have what you need within you to do wonderful things.
“Whatever has the nature of arising has the nature of ceasing.”
- The Buddha, Kimsuka Sutta
Core Concepts
Impermanence
Change is inevitable and constant. Which is great, and sometimes scary! Embracing impermanence helps us live more fully in the present.
Suffering
A foundational concept of Buddhism is that life is suffering. Acknowledging this reality can help us live with pain and challenges.
Compassion
Compassion in Buddhism is cultivated through intentionally seeing ourselves and others as they are with kindness and without judgement.
Mindfulness
We have been overthinkers and ruminators for a very long time. Modern approaches to therapy echo Buddhist teachings to help us shift our perspective and move through feeling stuck in our thoughts.