New to Grow
You may look capable and steady on the outside, but inside, feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure of your worth. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning adults who are navigating relationship stress, divorce, family conflict, anxiety, and major life transitions. As a relational psychotherapist, I focus on the emotional and relational patterns that shape your life. Together, we explore how past experiences influence the way you see yourself and respond in close relationships. My goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection. Therapy with me is reflective, steady, and thoughtful. I offer a space where you can slow down, make sense of what feels confusing or repetitive, and begin to understand the deeper patterns at play.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll talk about what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life. I’ll ask about your current concerns, important relationships, and patterns you’ve noticed over time. We may begin exploring how earlier experiences are shaping present reactions, especially in areas of self-worth, attachment, and conflict. There is no pressure to have everything organized or clearly defined. You don’t need to come in with the “right” words. The first session is about beginning to make sense of what feels painful or stuck, while building a working relationship that feels steady and supportive.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my core strengths is listening beneath the surface. I pay attention not only to what you say, but also to the emotional themes and relational patterns shaping your experience. Clients often share that they feel deeply understood in our work together. I create a calm, thoughtful space where difficult emotions can be explored without judgment or pressure to rush toward solutions. I am especially attuned to issues of self-worth and attachment, and to the subtle ways people adapt within relationships over time. My background in literature shapes how I think about personal narrative. Together, we can look at the story you’ve been living and consider how it might grow and change. I balance emotional support with meaningful reflection so you can gain insight while also feeling genuinely supported.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
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.