LMFT, 5 years of experience
My work is rooted in warmth, directness, and genuine relational connection, guided by a psychodynamic and attachment-focused lens. I walk alongside individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, drawing on thousands of hours of clinical experience. I work extensively with the lived experience of marginalization—of feeling outcast or never quite belonging—and the internal pressures of a relentless drive to improve or achieve. These are distinct yet often intertwined realities. Clients come to me sensing their struggles run deeper than surface symptoms. No matter how hard they strive, they're met with the same feelings of inadequacy, emptiness, and a deep sense of isolation – Something invisible guides these patterns. My practice focuses on navigating depression, general anxiety, ADHD/neurodivergence, and the lingering effects of childhood adversity and past trauma. What defines our work together isn't just the challenge itself, but how we address it. By attending to attachment wounds and relational trauma—those invisible forces that shape so much of our experiences—we don’t just manage symptoms; we heal the roots. This might look like untangling how early relational experiences fuel your depression or anxiety today; helping ADHD brains thrive by tending to the shame or self-doubt that often accompanies neurodivergence, while building strategies that honor your unique wiring; and transforming childhood adversity and past trauma from a weight you carry into a story you now own. What moves me most profoundly is witnessing clients rediscover the integrity of their selves—not through "fixing," but through coming home to the internal freedom that lets them envision more for their lives. Together, we’ll create space for you to believe in possibility again: to breathe easier, trust yourself, and reclaim those simple joys and wild dreams you inherently held as a child—before the world taught you that you were too much, yet not enough.
Our first session is a space for us to begin building genuine connection. I will invite you to share what feels most pressing while gently exploring the broader landscape of your story and the patterns that have brought you here. This isn't just an intake; it's our first step in understanding your inner world together. We'll talk about your current challenges, your hopes for therapy, and what feeling better might look like for you. My aim is for you to leave with both a clearer sense of how I work and a felt experience of what it might be like to sit across from me—whether this feels like a space where you can unfold naturally, and whether my presence feels like one you can trust to walk beside you.
My greatest strength is my deep commitment to truly knowing who you are—to seeing beyond symptoms and patterns to the authentic self underneath. I understand that being seen this fully can feel vulnerable, even frightening. In this space of genuine curiosity and patience, your defenses can soften at their own pace and your whole self can be welcomed. Therapy, in its truest form, is a homecoming—a gradual reacquaintance with parts of yourself that were buried under survival. I bring deep understanding of these territories, informed by both professional knowledge and lived experience: the weight of childhood adversity, the profound isolation of depression, the complexities of neurodivergence, and the ache of feeling perpetually marginalized. This allows me to honor and connect with your experience with genuine insight and without judgment. Our work will be a collaborative partnership grounded in the belief that your struggles are pointing toward something that wants to be healed. While our process may be less about immediate tools and more about deep, sustainable healing, you will find our sessions are intentionally focused and productive. We don't just talk; we work together to transform insight into liberation, helping you reclaim the wholeness that was never truly lost.
The individuals I work best with sense there’s more to their struggles than surface symptoms—they feel their depression, anxiety, or the familiar, painful patterns that started long ago might be guiding them toward something deeper, waiting to be understood. This is especially true for those seeking support for ADHD, who often arrive knowing the core challenge extends beyond focus. It’s the profound exhaustion of trying to fit into a mold that doesn’t fit, paired with a relentless cycle of self-criticism and shame. They are ready to move beyond this internal war to build a new self-relationship rooted in respect and compassion for their neurodivergent wiring. My work resonates most with those who have often felt marginalized or out of place, driven by a relentless inner critic. They aren't seeking superficial fixes but meaningful partnership to heal from the roots of their struggle. This work calls for willingness to turn inward with patience, especially when it feels tender—and a readiness to discover what wants to emerge when old defenses begin to soften.
I use attachment-based therapy to help clients explore how early relationships influence their emotional and interpersonal patterns. By fostering a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship, we work to deepen self-awareness, strengthen interpersonal strategies, and cultivate more secure and fulfilling connections. This approach supports healing by addressing unmet attachment needs and promoting relational resilience.
I use psychodynamic therapy to help clients uncover unconscious patterns and unresolved conflicts that influence their emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Through exploration of past experiences and the therapeutic relationship, we gain insight into recurring struggles, fostering self-awareness and meaningful change. This process empowers clients to break free from old cycles and live with greater authenticity and emotional freedom.
I incorporate mindfulness-based tools to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and develop a more compassionate relationship with their thoughts and emotions. By practicing mindful observation and non-judgmental acceptance, clients learn to respond—rather than react—to life’s challenges. This approach fosters emotional regulation, clarity, and resilience, supporting lasting well-being and personal growth.