LP, 12 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a therapist dedicated to helping you move beyond feeling stuck in familiar, limiting patterns by exploring the deeper, often unconscious forces shaping your life. Drawing on a foundation in depth psychology and advanced training from the Pacifica Graduate Institute, I offer a unique, holistic approach that integrates both evidence-based, solution-oriented tools like CBT with transformative modalities such as Hypnotherapy and EMDR. Our work will go beyond symptom management to actively explore your inner world, including your personal myths and dreams, to uncover what's truly holding you back. You can expect a warm, safe, and creative partnership focused on achieving profound, lasting self-discovery and holistic
Your first session is a courageous step toward self-discovery, and my priority is to ensure you feel safe, heard, and respected from the moment we begin. This initial meeting is primarily a collaborative conversation where we start to get to know each other. You can expect a warm, non-judgmental space where you are invited to share what has prompted you to seek support now. We'll discuss your current challenges, hopes for therapy, and relevant personal history, but only to the extent you feel comfortable. This is not a session where you will be pushed to delve into deeply painful material immediately. will likely ask questions to understand your story, your strengths, and the patterns you feel are limiting you. We will also begin to outline what you truly want from our work together—identifying not just what you want to move away from, but what you want to move toward. Most importantly, this session is for you to determine if I feel like the right guide for your journey. You can ask me anything about my approach, how I work, or what our collaboration might look like. By the end of our time, my goal is for you to leave with a clearer sense of direction, a feeling of being understood, and the confidence to decide on your next step.
What truly sets my practice apart is a commitment to addressing the root cause, not just the symptom. While many therapeutic models effectively teach you to manage distress, I specialize in helping you understand and transform its underlying source. This is the path to lasting freedom, not just temporary coping. My method is uniquely holistic, weaving together the pragmatic and the profound. We will use evidence-based, solution-focused tools like CBT to develop immediate skills for navigating current challenges. But we then go deeper, using powerful modalities like EMDR and Hypnotherapy to gently access and reprocess the unconscious material—core beliefs, emotional memories, and personal narratives—that your conscious mind can’t always reach through talk therapy alone. This integrated approach ensures you are building resilience for both the present and the future. My foundation in Depth Psychology is the differentiator. This means I see you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. We will respectfully explore your inner world, including dreams, creativity, and the “personal myths” you live by, as valuable sources of wisdom and keys to unlocking your potential. The results my clients achieve are a fundamental shift in their relationship with themselves and their lives. They move from feeling stuck and self-critical to gaining profound self-awareness and agency. Common outcomes include: Releasing Limiting Patterns: Breaking free from cycles of anxiety, difficult relationships, and self-sabotage. Integrated Healing: Transforming old wounds from intellectual concepts into felt, emotional freedom. Living Authentically: Building a life that feels genuinely aligned with your values, creativity, and inner truth.
I am a therapist for adults (18+) who are ready to move beyond talk therapy that only skims the surface. My clients are often seeking more than symptom management; they are curious, self-reflective individuals who feel that deeper, often unconscious forces—old stories, core beliefs, or unresolved past experiences—are holding them back.
I believe true healing comes from integrating all parts of ourselves—the conscious and the unconscious. This is why I combine evidence-based, solution-oriented therapies like CBT with more profound, transformative modalities.
In therapy, EMDR is best known for effectively treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, its use is expanding to include treatment for other conditions, such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and grief, by reducing the negative emotional charge associated with past painful life experiences.
In therapy, hypnotherapy is often used as a complementary treatment to help with a variety of issues, including anxiety, phobias, stress, and pain management. It can also be very helpful for breaking unwanted habits like overeating, as it directly targets and modifies deeply ingrained unconscious patterns.
Somatic therapy focuses on the mind-body connection, believing that trauma and stress are held as physical tension in the body. It uses techniques like grounding and body awareness to safely release this trapped energy and regulate the nervous system, effectively treating PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain.
My work is deeply rooted in depth psychology, a perspective I gained through my doctoral education at Pacifica Graduate Institute. We can address your immediate concerns while also delving into the symbolic language of your psyche—exploring dreams, personal myths, and archetypes. This comprehensive approach offers the best of both worlds: a clear path for the challenges you face today, paired with a powerful journey of self-discovery that leads to long-term healing.