LCSW, 4 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
I am a psychodynamic-oriented therapist with a special interest in early childhood attachment and how that impacts present day relationships. I am also basic-trained in EMDR and equipped to provide EMDR virtually. I believe in an empowerment-based approach, and that even our maladaptive coping mechanisms are strategies that we have developed to help us cope with and survive life's trials. I like to reframe negative beliefs that clients hold about themselves and how they cope into strengths, and then collaborate with clients on strategies to achieve desired changes.
During our first session I will try to get to know a little bit about you and what brings you to therapy. I will also answer any questions you may have about me or my approach. I think it's important for us to work on seeing if this feels like the right fit for you so that you can get the most out of your therapy. First sessions can be hard! So I focus on being mindful of this and focusing on going at whatever pace in the first few sessions is best for you.
I have been told that I have a calm and non-judgmental approach that makes people feel accepted.
I work well with individuals with anxiety and self-esteem concerns interested in breaking free of maladaptive and self-destructive patterns. I have a special interest in adult children of alcoholics/addicts, complex trauma, and people in long-term recovery looking to deepen their personal growth.
My education and training has focused largely on the psychodynamic approach and how we are shaped by our early attachment experiences. I utilize and approach that allows space to process these early attachments and how they may be showing up and impacting your relationships today.
I have experience utilizing this practical approach for when you're feeling "stuck" or experiencing inner-conflict about a decision or a change you are considering making. E.g. "I want to change to but I also am struggling to make a change."
This approach is the foundation of my education and background. We are all shaped by our early attachment experiences and environment. Often times these relational patterns show up in our current day relationships and patterns.
3 ratings with written reviews
July 29, 2025
She made me feel very confident and comfortable my first session! I really liked her
June 9, 2025
I leave every session feeling so much better. She asks all of the right questions to help you dive deeper into who you are.
May 8, 2025
Seems great and friendly open to different methods