(she/her)
New to Grow
I'm a therapist who specializes in helping trauma survivors, stressed out parents, and women navigating midlife. Life can be so overwhelming when you are healing and still have to keep going. I'm here to help share your burden. My work integrates psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Relational Therapy to help you connect with your inner world and build a more kind and compassionate relationship with yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate space where all of you is welcome, no matter how messy.
In our first session, I really want to make sure you’re comfortable. We will talk about what helps you relax and we will begin to get to know each other. I know that it takes a lot of bravery to reach out for therapy and I welcome you with warmth, compassion, and curiosity. I will start where you would like to start, no matter where that is. All of your parts are welcome-the overwhelmed, tired, pained, angry, scared, sad, wounded parts.
I have been doing trauma work for 20 years. I love working with people who feel stuck, alone, and unheard. I work to help your inner world be better understood so that what hurts can be healed. I gently nudge people to see themselves more clearly, understanding that all of us are imperfect beings simply navigating the complicated world. You'll come away from each session feeling deeply held and heard. I love working with parents who are navigating trauma as they parent because I'm one of them! Being a parent who is breaking the cycle is a particular kind of struggle. I'm here to help you navigate the minefields and bring more compassion and fun into your world. I love working with midlife women who may be taking care of kids and parents-this is a very hard place to be. I'll help you take care of yourself as you take care of everyone else. I take you as you are, help you see yourself more clearly, and feel lighter.
I help people navigate family conflict and parenting challenges find their path to more peace and joy. Managing anxiety, worry, and depression in the face of life challenges can feel like failure, but I promise you-you’re not failing. Let’s work together to help you out of this hole! I’ll help you find ways to take care of yourself and understand your patterns so that you can thrive.
Anxiety
Family Conflict
Parenting
Depression
Woman
Maryland
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use a number of different theories to inform my work, but everyone needs something different. I will get to know you and we will work toward healing together.