Financial Therapy
for Individuals
Understanding Your Relationship With Money
My approach to financial therapy begins with recognizing that money is never just numbers—it’s deeply tied to emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. Each of us carries a unique “money story,” often shaped by what we observed in childhood and reinforced throughout our lives. These stories can sometimes leave us feeling stuck: you know what you want to do—save for retirement, pay down debt, or feel at peace with your spending—but patterns of anxiety, avoidance, or self-sabotage keep getting in the way.
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When working with individuals, I draw primarily on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy. ACT helps you build awareness of the thoughts and emotions that show up around money, while also clarifying your values and taking committed steps toward the life you want. Narrative Therapy creates space to re-examine the money stories you’ve inherited or internalized, separating your identity from limiting beliefs and opening the door to new, more empowering narratives.
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Together, these approaches allow us to unpack your experiences, get to the root of what drives your financial behaviors, and rewrite the way money fits into your life. My goal is to support you in developing healthier financial habits, reducing the emotional weight of money, and ultimately fostering a greater sense of well-being—both financially and personally.
What Is Financial Therapy (9:30)
Contents:
0:00 - Intro, definition and some history
1:44 - Where does it fit with other therapies?
2:33 - The focus is on your relationship with money
3:28 - Therapists are finally talking about money
5:00 - "Money Can't Buy Happiness"
6:01 - What to expect in Financial Therapy
8:25 - Wrap up
Job Stress
I've added this section in response to the frequent requests from my clients to bring issues in their work lives into our therapy sessions. After researching this area, I was surprised to find that work and jobs, like money, don't receive as much dedicated attention in traditional therapy as I believe they deserve.​
It's clear to me that work and financial well-being are deeply intertwined. Work is the primary means of generating and building wealth, but it also significantly shapes our identity and social status. It empowers us to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. However, work can also be a source of significant anxiety, pain, and even feel like a trap.​
Given my own diverse and sometimes challenging career experiences, both in employment and volunteering, I have a deep understanding of the realities of today's workplace. I welcome discussions about your work life in our sessions. This could encompass a wide range of topics, from navigating conflicts with your boss to refining your resume and exploring job search strategies.
Talking About Job Stress in Financial Therapy