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

I create a safe space where you can openly discuss your reasons for seeking therapy. I discuss confidentiality, the therapeutic framework, and what to expect in future sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My Greatest Strengths as a Therapist One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is the depth of perspective I bring from nearly two decades of clinical work across medical, psychiatric, and outpatient settings. My professional background allows me to understand mental health not as an isolated issue, but as something deeply intertwined with physical health, identity, relationships, work, and the cumulative impact of long-term stress. This lens is especially important for clients navigating high-responsibility roles, chronic illness, or prolonged periods of emotional strain, where symptoms are often layered, persistent, and misunderstood. My therapeutic approach is grounded, practical, and relational. I prioritize creating a space where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and taken seriously. Many of the individuals I work with are accustomed to being the strong one—the reliable professional, the caregiver, the person others lean on. In therapy, they often need a space where they are not expected to perform, explain, or minimize their experience. I work intentionally to slow things down, listen carefully, and help clients make sense of what their nervous system, emotions, and behaviors are communicating. Another key strength is my ability to integrate emotional insight with concrete tools. While insight is important, many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed and depleted, needing strategies that can be applied in daily life. I support clients in developing skills for emotional regulation, stress management, boundary-setting, and decision-making, while also addressing deeper patterns related to identity, self-worth, and relational roles. This balance allows therapy to feel both meaningful and usable, especially for clients managing demanding schedules or ongoing health concerns. My experience in medical settings has also shaped how I work with individuals coping with chronic illness, including cancer. I understand the psychological toll of living in a body that requires ongoing care, uncertainty, and adaptation. Many clients struggle with grief, loss of identity, fear, and a sense of disconnection from their former selves. I help clients navigate these emotional realities without pathologizing normal responses to prolonged stress or illness. Therapy becomes a place to process grief, rebuild trust in the body, and develop a more compassionate relationship with oneself during periods of change. I am particularly attuned to burnout and over-functioning, especially among women in high-stress careers. Many clients arrive in therapy exhausted, anxious, and disconnected, often blaming themselves for not “handling things better.” I work to reframe burnout as a signal rather than a personal failure, helping clients understand the systemic, relational, and internal pressures contributing to their distress. From there, we focus on sustainable changes—shifting patterns, renegotiating expectations, and reconnecting with values—rather than pushing for unrealistic standards of productivity or resilience. A strength that clients often note is my ability to hold complexity without rushing to solutions. Life transitions, health challenges, and identity shifts rarely have clear answers. I help clients tolerate uncertainty, explore competing needs, and make thoughtful choices aligned with their values rather than fear or obligation. This approach supports deeper, longer-lasting change and helps clients feel more grounded and self-directed over time. I also bring a calm, steady presence to the therapeutic relationship. Many clients are managing high levels of anxiety or emotional overload, and the consistency of therapy itself becomes an important stabilizing factor. I aim to be both supportive and direct—offering honest reflections, gentle challenge, and clarity when needed. This balance helps clients feel supported without feeling coddled, and encouraged without feeling pressured. Ultimately, what stands out about my work is the emphasis on integration—helping clients align their emotional needs, physical realities, personal values, and life responsibilities in a way that feels sustainable. Therapy is not about fixing or optimizing people, but about helping them live with greater intention, self-awareness, and self-respect. My goal is for clients to leave therapy with a stronger sense of agency, improved emotional stability, and practical tools they can continue to use long after our work together.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

You are capable, responsible, and often the one others rely on—but internally, you feel stretched thin. You manage a demanding career, family responsibilities, or caregiving roles while carrying a steady undercurrent of stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. On the outside, you function well. On the inside, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how long you can continue at this pace. Many of the women I work with are high-achieving and deeply committed to their roles, yet struggle with burnout, imposter syndrome, and chronic self-doubt. Rest feels unproductive. Slowing down feels uncomfortable. You may know something needs to change, but you’re not sure what—or how to begin without everything falling apart. Navigating Transitions, Stress, and Identity Shifts You may be moving through a significant life transition: a career shift, a health diagnosis, changes in family dynamics, loss, or a growing awareness that the life you’ve built no longer fits the person you’re becoming. These moments often bring grief, fear, and uncertainty—especially when you’ve spent years prioritizing responsibility over your own needs. For some clients, chronic illness is part of this picture, including cancer or ongoing health conditions. Living in a body that requires ongoing care can be emotionally taxing and isolating. You may feel pressure to stay positive or productive while quietly managing fatigue, fear, or loss of identity. Therapy becomes a place where you don’t have to minimize your experience or explain why this is hard. When Functioning Isn’t the Same as Feeling Well You might not be in crisis—but you know something is unsustainable. Anxiety, emotional exhaustion, irritability, or numbness may have become familiar. Decision-making feels heavier. Boundaries feel harder to maintain. You may feel disconnected from your body, your values, or the parts of yourself that once felt grounded and clear. Often, the women I work with have spent years over-functioning—meeting expectations, holding things together, and caring for others while quietly deprioritizing their own wellbeing. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and begin doing things differently without judgment. What You Can Expect in Therapy My ideal clients value depth, insight, and practical support. They are thoughtful and self-aware, even if applying that insight to themselves feels difficult. They are not looking for quick fixes, but for therapy that is steady, collaborative, and grounded in real life. In our work together, therapy is both reflective and practical. We focus on emotional regulation, stress management, boundary-setting, and identity shifts—while also addressing the deeper patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of over-responsibility or self-neglect. The goal is not perfection, but sustainability. A Space for Steadier, More Intentional Living This work is for women who want life to feel less reactive and more intentional. Who want to feel grounded rather than constantly bracing. Who are ready to make changes that honor their values, health, and emotional needs—not just their obligations. Therapy supports you in reconnecting with yourself, clarifying what matters, and building patterns that allow for resilience, balance, and self-trust. You don’t have to do more. You may need to do differently.