My ideal clients are adults—often high achievers—who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to keep everyone else happy. These patterns quietly erode confidence, strain relationships, and make even small decisions feel exhausting. What they’re really looking for is relief—clearer boundaries, steadier self-trust, and the ability to move through life without constantly second-guessing themselves or carrying old family dynamics into the present.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is a space to talk through what’s been bothering you and feel understood. We’ll look at what’s going on, what you want help with, and what therapy with me could look like. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What stands out about my approach is that I help clients understand why they keep repeating the same emotional and relational patterns—and then help them change them in real, practical ways. I work especially well with people who struggle with codependency, anxious attachment, people-pleasing, or staying in relationships that don’t feel safe or reciprocal. Using evidence-based tools like CBT, REBT, and mindfulness, alongside deep emotional attunement, I help clients rebuild self-trust, regulate overwhelming emotions, and stop abandoning themselves to keep connection. Therapy with me isn’t about endless insight or surface-level coping—it’s about learning how to feel grounded in your own choices, tolerate discomfort without panic, and create healthier relationships without losing yourself in the process.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are adults—often high achievers—who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to keep everyone else happy. These patterns quietly erode confidence, strain relationships, and make even small decisions feel exhausting. What they’re really looking for is relief—clearer boundaries, steadier self-trust, and the ability to move through life without constantly second-guessing themselves or carrying old family dynamics into the present.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We’ll start by identifying any unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns you may have. These might include things like catastrophizing (thinking the worst will happen), black-and-white thinking, or jumping to conclusions. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward change. Once we identify negative or irrational thoughts, we’ll work on challenging them. This involves questioning the evidence for and against these thoughts, looking at the bigger picture, and exploring alternative, more balanced perspectives. We’ll focus on restructuring distorted thoughts. For example, if you often think “I always fail,” we’ll work on reframing that to something more realistic, like “I’ve faced challenges before, and I can learn from them to improve next time.”
Compassion Focused
We start by exploring how you view and treat yourself, especially when you're feeling down or making mistakes. The goal is to shift from a harsh, judgmental inner voice to one that’s more compassionate and nurturing, like you would with a close friend. We’ll dive into how the brain processes self-criticism and compassion, including how certain areas of the brain are involved in self-judgment and others in nurturing. This knowledge helps to break the cycle of self-blame and shift to a more compassionate mindset.
Attachment-based
In my therapy practice, Attachment-Based Therapy helps you understand how your early relationships, particularly with caregivers or significant figures, influence how you relate to others today. By exploring these dynamics, we can work on healing attachment wounds and improving your emotional connections in current relationships. If you’ve experienced neglect, inconsistent care, or emotional disconnection, these experiences can leave “attachment wounds” that impact your ability to trust, connect, or feel secure in relationships. We’ll identify these wounds and work toward healing them.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
We start by identifying what you want to achieve. These are the practical, concrete goals you’re working toward, whether it’s overcoming a specific challenge, improving a relationship, or enhancing well-being. Together, we’ll explore your past successes, skills, and personal strengths to recognize what’s already working in your life. This empowers you to leverage those qualities in addressing current challenges.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
If you’re dealing with negative thought patterns, we’ll work together to notice and detach from them. By practicing mindfulness, you’ll learn how to shift your relationship with your thoughts, preventing ruminating or falling back into depressive cycles.
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February 14, 2025
Fantastic first meeting! Felt immediately at ease and, most importantly, HEARD! ♥