Get to know me

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

Your first session is a gentle beginning — a moment to arrive, exhale, and be met exactly where you are. You don’t need to prepare a perfect story or revisit anything before you’re ready. This space is here for you — to slow down, to feel seen, and to begin finding your way back to yourself. Our time together is about understanding you — not fitting you into a formula. We’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, what feels most alive or tender right now, and what you long to experience instead. You’re always in control of how much you share; my role is to listen deeply and help you feel safe enough to be real. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about therapy, Brainspotting, or my approach, so you can sense what it’s like to work together. Many clients describe this first session as the moment they start to breathe again — a feeling of finally being understood after carrying so much alone. Together, we’ll begin to uncover what your healing truly needs — whether that means gently processing trauma, easing anxiety, releasing old relational patterns, or reconnecting with the parts of you that have been silenced or shut down. By the end of our session, we’ll have a shared understanding of where you are, what feels most important right now, and a compassionate path forward — one that supports you in moving toward a life that feels grounded, free, and authentically yours.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

What makes my approach unique is a deeply embodied understanding of trauma — not as a checklist of symptoms, but as a lived experience that shapes how you think, feel, and connect with the world. I bring a nuanced awareness of PTSD, complex trauma, and the lasting impact of narcissistic abuse, toxic family dynamics, and betrayal. I understand how these experiences can fracture your sense of self and make safety feel like something just out of reach — and I hold that with care, curiosity, and deep respect. In our work together, I integrate Brainspotting with other trauma-informed, evidence-based methods that reach the parts of your experience that words alone can’t touch. Each session is uniquely shaped around you — your nervous system, your pace, and your readiness. Healing isn’t linear, and it isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal, intuitive, and guided by your body’s own wisdom. You remain in control every step of the way. My style is warm, grounded, and deeply attuned. I listen not only to your words, but to the pauses, the shifts, and the emotions that live beneath them — the quiet truths that often hold the key to deeper healing. My goal is to create a space where you feel profoundly seen, accepted, and safe enough to explore what’s been too painful to face alone. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside first responders, healthcare professionals, therapists, and others who carry complex trauma beneath high-functioning exteriors. Together, we create a space where the body can finally exhale, defenses can soften, and healing begins to feel not only possible — but inevitable.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I’m best positioned to serve those who have carried heavy emotional burdens for far too long — survivors of childhood trauma, family abuse, narcissistic relationships, and betrayal. The ones who learned to stay strong while quietly managing deep pain, loneliness, or self-doubt beneath the surface. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful people who’ve already tried to “work on themselves” — reading, reflecting, helping others, holding it all together. They’re often the ones others rely on: the helpers, healers, and high-achievers who seem capable on the outside but feel unseen, disconnected, or emotionally drained inside. They don’t want quick fixes or surface-level coping strategies — they want real change. I also work with those who grew up in subtle emotional neglect or chaotic family systems that left them questioning their worth and belonging. Some come to therapy feeling numb, detached, or uncertain about what they feel at all. Others carry emotions so big they fear being consumed by them. What unites them is a longing — to feel safe in their own body, to trust their inner voice, and to stop repeating survival patterns that no longer serve them. I’m especially attuned to therapists, healthcare professionals, and first responders who carry the invisible weight of imposture from both their work and their lives. I’m especially attuned to the needs of therapists, healthcare professionals, and first responders who carry the invisible weight of trauma — both their own and the pain they witness every day. These are the people who show up for everyone else, often at the cost of themselves. Many come to therapy feeling emotionally numb or detached, unable to turn off the part of their brain that’s always scanning for crisis. They may notice compassion fatigue, irritability, or difficulty being fully present in their personal lives. Others feel deep guilt or shame for struggling at all — as if knowing the tools should mean never needing help. For therapists and healers, there’s often a quiet loneliness in holding space for others while rarely having space held for themselves. The stories they absorb linger in their bodies; their empathy, while a gift, can begin to feel like an open wound. Over time, they may lose touch with their own needs or boundaries, confusing over-functioning with care. For first responders and healthcare professionals, trauma can take on a physical edge — chronic hypervigilance, sleeplessness, or physical tension that never fully goes away. They often carry images they can’t unsee and emotions they were trained to suppress to get the job done. Many wrestle with anger, isolation, or guilt when they can’t save everyone, or when the system itself feels broken. What these clients share is a longing to come back to themselves — to feel again without being overwhelmed, to rest without guilt, and to rediscover the meaning that got buried beneath all the responsibility. Our work together honors their depth and humanity. It’s a space where they no longer have to perform strength — where their pain is met with care, and their resilience is seen for what it truly is: love in its most enduring form. Clients often describe our work together as the first place they’ve ever felt fully seen — where their story is met with compassion, not judgment. Together, we’ll move at a pace that honors your nervous system, your truth, and your capacity for healing. My role is to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that never stopped fighting for you — so you can build a life that feels safe, grounded, and wholly your own. My practice is focused on trauma recovery and emotional healing—I don’t work with children, couples, families, or parenting issues. I also don’t provide counseling for gender or sexual identity, bipolar disorder, life transitions, career or college-related concerns, or issues involving sexual intimacy or kink. This allows me to stay deeply grounded in the work I do best: helping survivors process and integrate the impact of trauma in a way that honors their story and nervous system.

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