New to Grow
Nice to meet you, and I am so excited you are interested in working with me! A little bit about me: I am the owner of Pairwell Therapy and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, D.C. I hold a B.S. in Psychology from The United States Military Academy and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Currently, I am also a PhD candidate at The Chicago School. I have five years of experience working with trauma, couples, relationships, sex, adjustment disorder, anxiety, and depression. I am certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Couples Therapy. Recently, I obtained a formal certification as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). My passion is helping my clients navigate relationships. Overall, I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that best fits the needs of my clients. My goal is to ensure my clients receive the best care possible at a pace that feels comfortable. Building rapport before diving into an exploration of emotions and relationships is key with my approach.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I'd like to get to know you and your history better. It's informal, and we can go at whatever pace feels most comfortable for you. Safety, comfort, and rapport are my top priorities. From there, we create cohesive and collaborative treatment goals to best meet your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I like to build rapport with my clients and make sure that safety is felt before diving into more intensive work.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with clients who are engaged and eager to learn more about themselves, trauma, attachment, and relationships. Ideally, we work together in a safe and collaborative environment to meet your goals!
Psychodynamic
Like Freud, but not the weird parts! I love using a psychodynamic approach to explore your previous experiences, childhood, and subconscious in order to unpack who you are in the current moment.
Sex Therapy
I specialize in sex therapy to help couples and individuals connect with their bodies better following a trauma or an altering experience.
Trauma Informed Care
I am certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use it to help my clients understand and process previous trauma.
Somatic
Getting in touch with our bodies through tapping, bilateral stimulation, muscle relaxation, and visualizations can be so helpful with clients struggling with the mind-body connection.