Attachment-based

I use Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients explore and heal patterns in relationships that impact how they connect with themselves and others. My experience with this approach comes from supporting individuals who are highly responsible and often “the strong one,” yet carry deep emotional burdens, relational wounds, or trauma beneath the surface. Many have experienced disruptions in trust, attachment, or safety early in life, and these patterns continue to influence relationships, self-worth, and emotional regulation today. In therapy, I help clients identify attachment patterns—such as anxious, avoidant, or disorganized responses—and how these patterns show up in their relationships, stress responses, and self-perception. Through a relational and trauma-informed lens, we work to build safety, connection, and emotional attunement within the therapy space. I support clients in cultivating the capacity for secure self-attachment, so they can engage with others from a place of balance and self-compassion rather than fear, hypervigilance, or over-responsibility. My approach integrates compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. Healing happens when clients are able to understand and soothe their inner experiences, develop healthier relational patterns, and strengthen their internal sense of safety and resilience. The ultimate goal is not just managing symptoms, but fostering deeper self-understanding, emotional connection, and sustainable relational well-being.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a compassionate, non‑pathologizing approach to therapy that honors the complexity of each person’s inner world. My experience with IFS is rooted in working with clients who are high‑functioning on the outside while carrying deep emotional pain, trauma, and responsibility beneath the surface. Many of the individuals I support have spent years being “the strong one,” learning to survive by suppressing parts of themselves that needed care and protection. IFS allows us to gently explore the different “parts” of you—such as protective parts that manage, control, or numb emotions, and more vulnerable parts that carry pain, fear, or past trauma—without judgment or shame. Rather than trying to eliminate symptoms, my approach focuses on understanding the purpose and intention behind each part, recognizing that every part developed to help you survive. In our work together, I help clients access their core Self—the calm, compassionate, and grounded inner presence that is capable of healing. From this place, we build curiosity and trust with protective parts, safely approach wounded parts, and work toward releasing burdens that no longer serve you. Healing happens at a pace that respects your nervous system, boundaries, and lived experiences. I integrate IFS through a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and relational lens, recognizing how identity, systemic stress, family roles, and generational trauma shape internal dynamics. My goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you reconnect with yourself, restore internal balance, and develop sustainable self‑leadership—so your strength is supported by compassion rather than survival alone.

Feminist

I bring a feminist therapy approach to my work, focusing on empowerment, collaboration, and understanding the ways social, cultural, and systemic factors shape emotional health and relationships. My experience has been shaped by working with clients who are high-functioning on the outside—caregivers, professionals, students, and leaders—yet often carrying heavy burdens, trauma, or relational challenges beneath the surface. Many have navigated roles that demand strength, resilience, and self-sacrifice, sometimes at the expense of their own emotional needs. In therapy, I help clients explore how societal expectations, gendered roles, and power dynamics have influenced their sense of self, coping strategies, and relationships. I work collaboratively to validate experiences, identify internalized pressures, and challenge limiting beliefs, creating space for clients to reclaim their voice, autonomy, and agency. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relational, emphasizing both healing and empowerment. Clients are supported in understanding and navigating internal conflicts, setting boundaries, building self-compassion, and developing relational patterns that align with their authentic selves. Ultimately, the goal is to help clients thrive in their personal and social lives, fostering resilience, confidence, and a stronger sense of self that is free from the constraints of societal expectations.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

I bring a culturally sensitive approach to therapy, rooted in the understanding that our identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences deeply shape how we navigate relationships, stress, and healing. My experience comes from working with clients who are high-functioning on the outside—caregivers, professionals, students, and leaders—while carrying significant emotional burdens, trauma, or societal pressures beneath the surface. Many of the individuals I work with face challenges influenced by systemic inequities, discrimination, or identity-based stress, and I approach therapy with this context in mind. In our work together, I help clients explore how culture, identity, and systemic factors impact their thoughts, emotions, and coping strategies. I prioritize creating a safe, validating, and collaborative space, where clients’ experiences and perspectives are honored and understood. My approach emphasizes empowerment, self-compassion, and resilience, helping clients develop strategies that respect their cultural values while addressing relational, emotional, and psychological challenges. Through culturally sensitive therapy, my goal is to support clients in reconnecting with their strengths, reclaiming their voice, and navigating life with confidence and authenticity, all while honoring the rich and complex contexts that make them who they are.

Gender-affirming therapy

I have extensive experience providing gender-affirming therapy, working with clients across the gender spectrum to explore and embrace their authentic identities in a safe and supportive space. Many of the individuals I work with are high-functioning on the outside—caregivers, professionals, students, or leaders—while carrying emotional burdens, relational challenges, or experiences of marginalization related to gender. I approach therapy with awareness of the unique stressors that come from societal expectations, discrimination, and internalized pressures, and I center the client’s lived experience in all aspects of care. In my approach, I help clients explore how gender identity intersects with relationships, self-concept, and mental health, while validating their experiences and addressing the impact of systemic bias. I prioritize creating a trauma-informed, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space, where clients can safely process internal conflicts, develop self-compassion, and build resilience. My work focuses on empowering clients to reclaim their voice, set boundaries, and live authentically, with confidence and clarity in alignment with their gender identity. The goal of gender-affirming therapy is to support clients in healing from past marginalization, navigating social pressures, and embracing self-expression, ultimately fostering a stronger sense of well-being, agency, and self-acceptance.