I approach therapy with warmth, depth, and a deep respect for the complexity of being human. My role is like a cast to a broken bone. I provide the scaffolding so your own mind can heal itself. With that right support, I believe that we all have a deep, innate wisdom that we all carry to take us where we need to go. My job is to help you access it.

At the heart of our work is the relationship we build. Research shows — and I’ve found time and time again, that healing doesn’t come just from insight or tools, but from feeling deeply seen and accepted in relationship. When you’ve experienced relationships that were neglectful, chaotic, or emotionally unsafe, simply being met with consistency, deep empathy, authenticity and a belief in your potential (even if you struggle to see it yourself) can begin to heal some of those old wounds. The goal of this relationship is not just to provide you comfort, but to empower you to move forward on your journey of personal growth.

When we explore our troublesome experiences in this context, we unlock the ability to slow them down and experience them with more granularity, clarity and nuance. This allows us to begin digesting and making sense of emotions, beliefs, experiences or parts of ourselves which we would previously disown, push away or leave unacknowledged. Such “integration” is the path to letting go of long-standing traumas, beliefs & patterns which no longer serve us.

I believe lasting change is only possible when we can make sense of the experiences that have shaped us. That’s why our work will also include an exploration of the root causes of your troublesome experiences. This process can often help us make sense of messy feelings which don’t feel logical. By establishing a context around them, we open the doors to finding new ways of relating to them, and ultimately, finding relief.

Research shows that the mind and body are inextricably linked. That’s why my approach takes into account not only your thoughts and feelings, but the way they manifest in your physical state; the way you feel them in your body. Together, we will get in touch with that mind-body connection so that you can start to notice how your emotions, thoughts, beliefs and other experiences are physically felt in the body.

Becoming familiar with both our mind, our body and the way that they relate can create a context which supports the work of releasing pain from the past, trauma, shame, confusing feelings & let go of loss deep sadness. This type of healing is also foundational to expanding our capacity to relate to others in positive, empowering ways which fuel connection and closeness. I use modalities such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Somatic Experiencing interventions to assist with this work.

If you're coming in as a couple, my hope is that the relationship each of you builds with me can serve as a bridge — helping you access the vulnerability, honesty, and openness that often feel harder to reach when you're caught in the same old patterns. In the therapy room, we can slow down the patterns which normally keep you stuck, gain awareness of all the parts which make them up- including the more vulnerable feelings and beliefs which are often left unsaid. These types of conversations will open the door to relationship safety, repair and letting go of resentment. I primarily utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)- the gold standard for couple's therapy.