Attachment
Theory
Explore how your early relationships shape how you connect with people later in life.
I love working with children ages 8+, teens and their parents to achieve an outcome that is personal to each individual. Most of my clients are individuals dealing with past or present trauma, chronic pain, ADHD, or family changes like death or divorce. One of my strengths is creating a supportive environment for parents and children as they work through challenges together. I strive to build and maintain a therapeutic relationship that is genuine and authentic. By building this relationship and understanding you, I am able to better empathize, and teach healthy tools I myself have used to overcome loss and grief in my own life.
I am qualified to use EMDR and trained specifically in utilizing EMDR to help clients overcome chronic pain. As a seasoned therapist, I provide individuals with tools to help you through life’s toughest problems and losses. My favorite modalities include CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, play and art therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness.
When working with clients, my main focus is the relationship. In getting to know you, my hope is to connect with how your everyday activities relate to your growth and help you find the root of your challenges. I can help you find relief from past painful events and would love to have the chance to be part of your journey.
We develop our interpersonal styles when we are very young. Moving into adulthood, people tend to keep doing what they’ve always done – even if it has stopped working. As a result, they may feel depressed, anxious, and blocked from having the rich life experiences that they crave. In my psychotherapy practice, I work with older adolescents and adults who are struggling in relationships – with parents, employers, friends, or intimate partners - and do not know why or what to do about it. My aim is to help people (1) develop an awareness of their interpersonal styles and (2) find ways to make adaptive change in their lives.
I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of consultation, assessment, and psychotherapy experience. My approach in therapy is broadly psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, although I use evidence-based interventions as warranted.
I am passionate about helping my clients find growth, health, strength, and happiness in relationships and in life. I enjoy helping people work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, perfectionism, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I collaborate with my clients to identify personalized and unique solutions to create lasting, meaningful change. I have training in a variety of models, including EFT, contemporary gestalt, and EMDR.
I am looking forward to being a part of your journey toward health!
I offer kind, upbeat support to help you work through life’s most difficult challenges. Therapy with me is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel better—not someday, but starting now. I believe the strongest predictors of meaningful change are the relationship you have with your therapist, feeling like we’re a good fit, having hope that things can improve, and being given the right tools to take action. My role is to create a supportive space where you feel understood, encouraged, and empowered, while also providing concrete strategies you can use in your everyday life. Together, we’ll focus on building momentum so change feels possible and sustainable.
I have experiencing working with children, adolescents, and adults at both the outpatient and inpatient level with varying levels of mental illness. I have helped primarily children and adolescents through difficulties related to depression, ADHD, suicidal ideation, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, and other mental health related illness.
My approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from evidence-based treatments, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanistic approaches with an emphasis on developing adaptive coping strategies and insight.
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step and often one that leads to lifechanging outcomes. I strive to provide a warm, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself, while working to improve overall life satisfaction.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity for growth and healing. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward their goals. My goal is to support each client in developing practical tools, greater self-awareness, and a stronger sense of well-being.
I am a professional that most find extremely easy to talk to. I have honed the skill of therapeutic maneuverability which means my clients get what they need in therapy, whether it is someone to listen to them and help process thoughts or to give them tools and help develop skills to be the best possible version of themselves. I am very validating and edifying at times, but I don't sugarcoat what needs to be said. I see the capacity of people without judgement, what is important to me is where you are and where you want to be going. I have skills in working with individuals, couples, and families from all sorts of backgrounds.
I specialize in getting individuals, couples and families unstuck. I help individuals get unstuck from depression, anxiety and help them connect to the world in a more functional, fulfilled way. I help couples get unstuck from the cycle of abuse and impulsive decisions that ruin marriages and families from dysfunctional communication patterns.
We are surrounded by comparisons and judgements that illicit shame and leave us feeling broken and unworthy. In my office you can feel safe and accepted. It is a space of confidentiality, positivity, and growth. I invite you to meet with me to start your journey of accepting your own tremendous capacity to heal, forgive, love, and to honor yourself.
As a Ph.D., (LMFT), I bring over 20 years of experience helping people navigate trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, life transitions, stress/anxiety/depression, & patterns that no longer serve them. Each of us suffers in our own unique way so whether you’re navigating a specific diagnosis or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin, you can expect to be met with compassion, no-judgement, and respect. Your journey will include gaining deeper self-awareness, practical tools for managing your challenges, & gaining a clearer understanding of your emotions & relationships.
Our work together focuses on developing deeper self-awareness, tools to manage challenges, & building a clearer understanding of your emotions, behaviors, & relationships. I use an integrative, eclectic approach that blends many therapies tailored to your individual needs such as IFS, CBT, DBT & psychodynamic therapy to best assist you in your journey.
I'm committed to creating a safe, supportive, & trusting environment where you can process difficulties, reconnect with your authentic self, & move toward greater well-being. If you’re seeking a space to work on your mental health, cultivate healthier patterns, or feel more like yourself again, I would be honored to walk alongside you on that journey.