In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first session is a gentle beginning. It is a moment to arrive, settle, and be met exactly as you are. There is no expectation to have the “right” words, to tell your whole story, or to revisit anything before you’re ready. We start by slowing things down—helping your body and nervous system feel a bit more at ease. This space is for you to exhale, to feel seen, and to begin orienting back to yourself. Step one is simply connection and safety. We focus on getting to know you as a person, not as a problem to be solved. I’ll invite you to share what feels most present or heavy right now, and we’ll move at a pace that feels manageable. You are always in control of what you share and what you don’t. My role is to listen carefully, attune to you, and support a sense of safety and choice from the very beginning. Next, we clarify what you’re needing right now. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, what feels tender or activated, and what you’re hoping for—whether that’s relief, steadiness, connection, or rest. There is no pressure to go deep before you feel ready. Depth comes naturally when safety is in place. You’ll also have space to ask questions. We can talk about therapy, Brainspotting, and my approach so you can get a felt sense of what working together is like. Many clients share that this is the first time in a long while they feel understood and not rushed—a moment where breathing feels easier. By the end of the session, we’ll have a shared understanding of where you are, what matters most right now, and a compassionate next step forward—one that supports healing at your pace and honors your resilience.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I could list my training and experience, but what matters most to me is something much quieter—and it’s something you may be longing for, even if you don’t yet have words for it. It’s the moment when joy shows up and you don’t have to brace for it to disappear. When laughter with your child, a friend, or even yourself doesn’t immediately trigger fear or shutdown. When you notice your body softening, even briefly, and realize you’re not stuck in survival in the way you once were. Healing from complex trauma doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It unfolds in small, tender shifts—being able to feel without shutting down, breathing a little more fully, noticing safety where there once was none. These moments may look subtle from the outside, but inside, they can change everything. I see the courage it takes to rebuild safety in a body shaped by threat, neglect, or violation. To reconnect with parts of yourself that learned to stay quiet, disappear, or stay on guard in order to survive. To begin gently reclaiming a life that had to organize itself around protection instead of presence. When you notice something feels different—even in the smallest way—it matters. Every moment of presence, every spark of connection, every return to yourself is meaningful. Those moments belong to you. And they are the truest measure of healing I know.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

You may have spent most of your life learning how to function, achieve, and keep going—while carrying a quiet, heavy weight inside. On the outside, you appear capable, strong, and composed. On the inside, you might feel anxious, numb, hyper-vigilant, or disconnected from yourself and others. You may struggle with boundaries, notice recurring patterns in relationships, or feel like something is off—but you can’t quite put your finger on it. You’re seeking therapy not because everything in your life is falling apart. You’re seeking it because something deep inside you knows there is a different way to be—a way to move through life with more ease, safety, and wholeness. You’re ready to stop simply surviving and start living with steadiness, presence, and connection. You want a life where your nervous system can relax, your emotions can be heard, and your resilience is met with care instead of exhaustion. I work with adults carrying the lasting effects of childhood and family trauma, complex PTSD, sexual or physical abuse, and adults in high-stakes roles, including first responders, who face repeated exposure to crisis, danger, and emotional intensity. Many of the people I support are capable, insightful, and deeply resilient—but beneath that strength, they often feel guarded, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and their relationships. Therapy with me is not about forcing insight, reliving trauma, or pushing past what feels safe. It is about creating an environment that honors your nervous system, moves at your pace, and supports you in gently untangling survival patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we focus on helping you feel more grounded, reclaim your energy, strengthen boundaries, ease anxiety or dissociation, and rebuild trust in yourself and in your connections. This work is trauma-informed and nervous-system focused. We listen closely to what your body and emotions are communicating. We explore ways to help you inhabit your body more fully, understand your emotional landscape, and create a sense of safety both inside and in the world around you. You are not broken. What you carry is understandable, given what you’ve endured. Healing isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about building a space where your system can finally rest, soften, and have choice. You deserve a therapy experience that feels safe, respectful, and attuned to your needs. A place where your resilience is met with understanding, your experiences are honored, and your nervous system is allowed to relax. You don’t have to navigate this alone. A steadier, kinder, and more connected way of being is possible, and it begins with creating safety and support for you—exactly as you are.