I work with people who are ready to slow down, look inward, and truly start feeling more like themselves again. I specialize in helping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions like break ups and divorce, job loss, or starting something new. My goal as a therapist is to help people figure out how to feel better, find out more about themselves, and face tough decisions.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In a first session, I like to start by hearing about any therapy you've had before, what felt helpful and what didn't. From there, we'll begin exploring your goals and what brings you in. We may focus on one thing or bounce around a bit. The main purpose is to explore in more depth what's been on your mind, and how you've really been feeling.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clients often tell me my conversational blend of open-ended questions and feedback leads them to dig deeper into topics than they had previously. This exploratory approach leads to increased clarity about new directions, less overthinking, and more confidence.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I best support clients that are hard on themselves, who are used to just pushing through. I'd love to connect with you in a session and begin working towards ending those patterns and creating the space for you to pause, process and find your footing again.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I let clients guide the pacing of therapy, using open-ended questions, reflection, and validation of what is shared. I believe clients have more insight into their own lives than they give themselves credit for.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. From there we work on identifying negative thought patterns and either challenging them or building alternative ways of thinking that lead to real shifts in how you feel day to day.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I work with clients on understanding the intersection of the rational, emotional, and wise mind. From there we focus on building practical skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness — tools that help you navigate intense emotions and relationships without feeling overwhelmed.