LMFT, 15 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a compassionate and direct therapist who prioritizes building REAL CONNECTION. My approach is anti-diet and rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) and LGBTQ+ affirmative care. I went through my own journey to heal my relationship with food and my body, and for the past 13 years, have centered my career around helping others do the same. I strive to offer therapy that is grounded in connection, knowledge, and authenticity in order to help my clients develop healthier relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. I passionately believe my clients CAN experience FREER and FULLER lives.
Meeting with a therapist for the first time can make one feel extremely vulnerable. From the beginning of the therapy process, I prioritize building an authentic and transparent therapeutic relationship and a SAFE SPACE so you feel the freedom to be your TRUE self. As I learn more about your journey and what led you to seek support, we will work together to establish tailored goals. At your pace, we will work together towards meaningful change.
I use a holistic and individualized approach to understand the complexities of an eating disorder, which include health, relationship to food, body image, and identity. I value the whole person and bring compassion, authenticity directness, and humor to the therapeutic relationship.
I’m looking to work with clients who are ready to explore their relationships with food, body image, and self-worth in a space that is nonjudgmental and affirming. My ideal client is ready to unpack diet culture and societal beliefs, explore body neutrality, and dive into identity work. While I specialize in treating eating disorders and body image concerns, I am seasoned in working with clients who wish to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, and life transition stressors. I also offer family and couples therapy.
I utilize the the core principles of CBT to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how to replace unhelpful thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones.
In my practice, I work with clients to master the four core skill modules of DBT (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness). My use of DBT is highly collaborative and skills-oriented.
My approach to psychodynamic therapy is rooted in the belief that our past experiences, often from childhood, profoundly shape our current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore these unconscious patterns. By making the unconscious conscious, my clients can better understand why they might repeat certain behaviors or feel stuck in particular emotional states.
My approach to couples therapy is a collaborative, non-judgmental process where I act as a facilitator, not a judge. I help both partners understand the negative cycle they're stuck in and create a safe space for each to express their feelings and needs without fear of criticism.
In family therapy, I see the family unit as a system, where each member's behavior and emotions are interconnected. My role is to help the family identify and change the communication patterns, roles, and rules that are creating distress. I act as a neutral guide, ensuring every family member feels heard and understood. The focus is on the family's dynamic as a whole, rather than on a single individual's "problem."