I value building a supportive and collaborative therapeutic alliance, taking time to truly understand each individual's unique strengths and needs. I integrate use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Mindfulness and Compassion Stress reduction. I view my role as the therapist to be the cultivator of a safe space for growth; a provider of science and education on the thought, feeling, and behavioral processes associated with presenting symptoms; an advocate for the unique needs of the client; a model and coach for optimizing skill development and mastering symptom management; and a collaborator for troubleshooting problems together and developing a strategic solution.