Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, difficult relationships, or painful experiences from the past. You may find yourself putting others first, struggling with boundaries, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to change. I work with adults who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and create healthier relationships. Together, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and help you move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and authentic. I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I use CBT, DBT, person-centered, mindfulness, and attachment-focused therapies such as Lifespan Integration therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs. My goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting change.
In the 1st session we will go over the intake form and you'll be able to expand on the answers you provided in the form. I will do my best to gain an understanding of what brought you to therapy and what you are hoping to get out of therapy.
I view the session as the client's space to share their thoughts and feelings about what is happening in their life. I am a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental person who brings this into sessions to help create a safe environment for clients to work through their struggles and challenges.
My ideal clients are teens and adults who may appear to be doing well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. They may be going through a life transition, relationship changes, school or career stress, family challenges, grief, or simply recognizing that something in their life needs to change. They tend to be thoughtful and curious about themselves and want to better understand what they’re experiencing—not just make difficult feelings go away. They may be looking for a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they can be honest about what’s going on, gain perspective, and work through challenges at their own pace. They want more than simply getting through the day. They want to feel more grounded, understood, and connected to themselves while creating a life that feels more meaningful and aligned.
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected. I use CBT to help clients better understand these connections and how they can influence the way we respond to different situations. Together, we look at the thoughts that may be unhelpful or making things more difficult and explore whether there may be another, more balanced way to look at the situation. This can help clients gain a better understanding of themselves, their reactions, and the patterns that may be keeping them feeling stuck.
I specialize in Attachment Theory and help clients understand how their attachment patterns may show up in their relationships. Together, we explore how past experiences and relationships may influence the way they connect with others, communicate, respond to conflict, and experience closeness. We can then use different therapeutic approaches to develop more secure and healthy ways of relating, particularly in relationships that feel difficult, distressing, or challenging.
I don’t use DBT as my sole approach, but I incorporate DBT techniques when they may be helpful for a client. Many of these techniques are mindfulness-based and can help clients become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and reactions without becoming overwhelmed by them. We can also explore practical ways to manage difficult emotions and respond to challenging situations in a way that feels more intentional and effective.
I believe therapy is the client’s space, and I want clients to have a voice in what they choose to work on in sessions. Rather than being directive and telling clients what they should focus on, I use a person-centered approach to make therapy collaborative and tailored to their individual needs. If a client isn’t sure what they want to work on, that’s okay—we can explore what’s happening together and identify where they would like to begin.
I use Polyvagal Therapy to help clients understand what is happening within their nervous system, particularly during times when they have experienced trauma, stress, or felt unsafe. Together, we explore how the nervous system may have responded to what was happening and how those responses can continue to affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Understanding these responses can help clients make sense of their experiences and develop greater awareness and compassion for themselves.