For decades I've worked to support people who wish to thrive. I'm a native Norwegian, optimistically learning to love and defy the gravity of culture differences. Thriving is a choice we can make regardless of the borders that surround us,-real or envisioned. I'm an active listener to support your needs, and I'll collaborate just as actively in your process . My job is to be relevant to you and what your goals are. Perhaps you're seeking support through a difficult time or help to discover patterns that hinder change, contentment and success? Together we'll work to understand inner (often negative) talk and ineffective actions. We can make sense of us when we also understand that humans protest and worry when we feel disconnected from ourselves and others. We are hardwired for attachment. In a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship, I work to guide you into new experiences. These can replace ineffective "protesting" with effective bids for connection. We'll work to cope with insecurities. We'll learn to "metabolize" pain by processing it so there is room for new options or outcomes. Coping skills I teach involve the mindful practice of accepting parts and emotions that's hard to tolerate in us and others. I appreciate you are here!