New to Grow
I work with thoughtful adults who are tired of putting everyone else first. If you find it hard to say no, struggle with boundaries, or have lost touch with what you actually want — I can help. I also specialize in relationship stress, divorce, family conflict, anxiety, and life transitions. My style is warm, direct, and grounded. Together we'll work to understand the patterns that keep you stuck and help you build a life that feels truly your own.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I'll ask you about what's bringing you to therapy, what's been weighing on you, and what you're hoping to change or understand better. There's no pressure to have it all figured out — most people just know something feels off and they're ready to look at it. I'll listen carefully, ask some questions, and by the end, we'll have a sense of whether we're a good fit and where we might start. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard and a little less alone with whatever you're carrying. To quote Holocaust survivor Edith Eger, therapy is a place to "find freedom from suffering — a psychological journey in which compassion, humor, optimism, curiosity, and self-expression are paramount."
My greatest strength is helping people feel genuinely seen and understood — often for the first time. I bring warmth, directness, and deep curiosity to every session. I am skilled at helping people identify the patterns in their relationships and experiences that keep them feeling stuck, and connecting those patterns to earlier life experiences in ways that feel illuminating rather than overwhelming. I have a particular gift for working with people who have spent their lives taking care of everyone else, and who are ready to turn some of that care toward themselves finally. I bring both clinical depth and real human presence to my work.
I work best with thoughtful, high-functioning adults who feel stuck or unseen in close relationships. Many of my clients are navigating divorce, relationship conflict, family stress, anxiety, or significant life transitions. If you are someone who appears capable on the outside but struggles internally with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or fear of conflict, we may be a good fit. My focus is on helping you understand your relational patterns and attachment dynamics so you can make clearer, more grounded choices. Over time, many clients find they feel more confident in their relationships, more connected to themselves, and more at ease in their lives.
Attachment-based
I use an attachment-based approach to help clients understand how early relationship experiences shape current patterns in intimacy, conflict, and self-worth. In my work with adults navigating divorce, relationship stress, and family conflict, I often see how attachment dynamics influence reactions to closeness, rejection, and uncertainty. In sessions, I help clients identify emotional triggers, recognize patterns of pursuit or withdrawal, and explore how these responses developed over time. I focus on increasing awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and building more secure ways of relating. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a steady space where clients can experience consistency, reflection, and repair.
Psychodynamic
I use a psychodynamic approach to help clients understand how early experiences, family dynamics, and relational patterns continue to influence present emotions and choices. In my work with adults navigating divorce, relationship stress, anxiety, and life transitions, I often see how unresolved themes around self-worth, attachment, and identity shape current struggles. In sessions, we explore recurring patterns, emotional triggers, and the meaning behind reactions that may feel automatic or confusing. I help clients connect past experiences with present difficulties so they can gain insight and respond more intentionally rather than repeating familiar dynamics. This approach supports deeper self-understanding and long-term change, not just symptom relief.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, self-doubt, and relational distress. Many clients carry internal narratives such as “I’m not enough” or “I will be abandoned,” which strongly influence their emotions and behavior. In our work, we examine the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and practice developing more balanced and realistic perspectives. I integrate CBT tools with deeper relational exploration so clients gain both practical strategies for managing distress and greater insight into the roots of their patterns.