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

It's completely normal for finding the right therapist to feel daunting – the rapport you build is just as important as the therapy itself. Whether you're new to this process or you've been in therapy before, you likely know what resonates with you. My aim for our first meeting is to start exactly where you are. Beyond your specific goals, I'll encourage you to think about how you want to feel in a month, six months, and even a year from now. Our initial session is all about you determining if I'm the right fit for your unique needs and goals. There's no pressure; it's simply a chance for us to connect, for you to share what brings you to therapy, and for me to answer any questions. Ultimately, I'll encourage you to trust your gut feeling about whether this is the right space for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) We aren't going to ignore the pain or pretend it isn't there, that’s impossible. You know I'm right, because you've tried it. Instead, we’re going to turn down the volume on that inner critic. If your negative thoughts are annoying passengers in your mind, tell them to get in the car because they are coming with us. We focus on action, doing the things that make your life feel big and meaningful even when we don't want to. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Logically, you know you’re safe, or you know it wasn't your fault, but your body and your emotions are still screaming the opposite. This is the gap between "I know that" and "But I don't feel that." EMDR can be the bridge. When we experience trauma, the memory can get stuck in a raw, emotional state. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements) to help your brain process those old memories and update them with new information. It doesn't erase what happened, but it stops the past from hijacking your present. And yes, we can do this just as effectively via telehealth. You can do the deep work right from your own couch. Because that's where I'll be as well.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

The Relationship with Self "You have to love yourself" is the most annoying advice on the planet when you don't actually like yourself. This is how I see it... right now, you’re stuck in a maze. You’re hitting dead ends, feeling frustrated, and maybe a little panicked. My job isn't to magically melt the walls, it’s to lift you up to a bird’s-eye view. Once you see the new perspective, the maze doesn't change, but your way through becomes clear. We move from "What is wrong with me?" to "Oh, that’s why I do that." Grief We’ve been lied to about grief. We’re taught it only happens when someone dies. But grief is the shadow of any major loss. If you’re grieving a version of life that didn't happen, you're in the right place. *Lost expectations: When life doesn't turn out as you envisioned. *Relationship changes: The pain of a significant relationship ending. *Parental acceptance: Coming to terms with your parents not being the people you needed them to be. *Infertility: The unique and often silent grief of unfulfilled dreams of parenthood. *Identity shifts: The grief that often arises when you make significant positive changes in your own life, leading to shifts in existing relationships. Trauma "Other people have it worse," a phrase I hear a lot. If it changed how you see the world, how you feel in your body, or how you trust people, it counts. We don't compare scars here, we just treat them. I’m here to help you discover the "why" behind your reactions so you can stop feeling like your past is in the driver's seat.