(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Macy. I’m a therapist who believes healing works best when we stop pretending and start showing up as whole humans. I work from a place of authenticity, community, and curiosity, and I center the idea that people deserve spaces where they aren’t judged, rushed, or asked to shrink themselves. My style is warm, human, and collaborative. I don’t sit above you or talk at you; we sit side by side and figure out what you need in a way that honors your story and your pace. I’m deeply values-driven. I care about social justice, body liberation, neurodiversity, and the ways our identities shape how we move through the world. I operate from the belief that you are the expert of your own internal landscape, and that therapy works best when we respect your inner wisdom. I integrate somatics, IFS, and a lot of grounded, practical support, always tailoring our work to what feels accessible and sustainable for you. I also know that life is rarely linear. Healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about building compassion, noticing your patterns, and finding steadier ways to move through the hard moments. If you’re navigating grief, identity questions, burnout, anxiety, trauma, or just the weight of being a human in this world, I’m here to hold space with care, nuance, and intention. I believe therapy should feel safe, spacious, and collaborative. With me, you get a therapist who is transparent, real, and committed to creating a space where you don’t have to perform. You get someone who values humor, softness, and honesty, and who knows that healing doesn’t happen in isolation. If you’re looking for a therapist who meets you where you are and walks with you through what comes next, I’m here.
Your first session with me is really just about getting to know each other and setting the tone for a space that feels safe, steady, and genuinely supportive. There’s no pressure to come in with everything figured out, and you don’t need a polished story or perfect language. You get to just be a human, and I meet you there. We start by talking about what brought you in, at your pace. I’ll ask gentle, open questions to understand what you’ve been carrying, what’s been feeling heavy, and what you’re hoping therapy might help shift. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels right in the moment. There’s no rush, no prying, and no expectation for emotional disclosure before you’re ready. We’ll also talk about how you want therapy to feel. I want to know what helps you feel safe, what shuts you down, what your nervous system needs, and what your ideal therapy relationship looks like. If you’re neurodivergent, chronically ill, queer, navigating trauma, or just exhausted by being misunderstood, we make space for that from the start. Your identities and your lived experience matter here. I’ll walk you through how I work: collaboratively, somatically, parts-aware, and with a lot of compassion and practicality. We’ll talk through boundaries, logistics, and any accommodations you might need so you know exactly what to expect moving forward. A first session with me is the beginning of building something together. It’s soft, spacious, and judgment-free. Of course, we will chat logistics such as frequency and important policies, but the main objective is for us to get to know one another.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to create a space where people feel seen without feeling exposed. I bring a calm, grounded presence into the room and stay deeply attuned to what your body, your nervous system, and your parts might need. I don’t rush people, I don’t push disclosure, and I don’t expect you to be polished. I meet you exactly where you are: messy, tired, hopeful, overwhelmed, grieving, curious, or anything in between. I’m skilled at holding nuance and complexity. If you’re someone who feels “too much,” “too sensitive,” or hard to understand, I’m able to track the layers and help you make sense of your internal world without judgment. I work well with clients who have multiple intersecting identities, chronic illness, neurodivergence, or experiences with trauma, and I honor the reality that systems impact our wellbeing. Another strength of mine is the way I blend somatics, IFS, and practical support. I help you slow down, tune inward, and connect with the parts of you that have been working so hard to keep you safe. I bring both softness and structure, validating your experience while also helping you build skills that actually feel doable in your real life. I’m also transparent, collaborative, and human. My clients appreciate that I show up authentically and don’t pretend to be above them. I respect your autonomy, your pace, and your wisdom, and I work with you rather than at you. I believe healing should feel like partnership, not performance. Ultimately, my strength lies in making therapy feel safe, spacious, and real, a place where you can breathe, soften, and explore who you are without fear of judgment.
My ideal clients are people who are tired of holding everything together on their own and want a space where they don’t have to mask, shrink, or apologize for being human. You might be navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, shame, identity shifts, chronic illness, or complicated family and relationship dynamics. Maybe you’re moving through old survival strategies, noticing parts of yourself that are ready for attention, or trying to unlearn the idea that you have to be “easy,” “grateful,” or “fine” all the time. I work especially well with folks who value nuance, honesty, and collaboration — people who appreciate a therapist who shows up as a real person and not a blank slate. My clients tend to be deeply reflective, neurodivergent or neurodivergence-curious, justice-minded, and exhausted by systems that were never built for them. They’re people who want a therapist who understands the weight of marginalization, who honors intersectionality, and who doesn’t pathologize normal reactions to a difficult world. You don’t need to have the right words or the perfect emotional awareness to work with me. You don’t need to know exactly what you want from therapy. You just need to want something to feel different. If you’re craving a therapy space where you can slow down, listen inward, regulate your body, unpack your parts, and move toward a version of yourself that feels more grounded and self-compassionate, you’re in the right place. My ideal clients want partnership, not pressure. They want a therapist who sees their wholeness, honors their pace, and supports them with clarity, warmth, humor, and care. If that sounds like you, we’ll be a good fit.
Somatic
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a pioneering body-focused therapeutic approach designed to address trauma and stress disorders. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, SE is grounded in the understanding that trauma is not just a mental experience but is deeply rooted in the body. By tapping into the body's innate ability to self-regulate, SE aids individuals in releasing stored traumatic energy, promoting healing and resilience. Through guided bodily awareness and slow, measured exercises, clients learn to identify and process bodily sensations related to traumatic events, allowing for a holistic and integrative approach to healing that encompasses both body and mind.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as a collection of distinct, interacting sub-personalities or 'parts'. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, IFS is grounded in the belief that every individual possesses a core or 'Self' which is characterized by qualities of confidence, compassion, and calmness. IFS therapy aims to help individuals access this Self and facilitate its leadership. By understanding and embracing these internal parts, often formed in response to traumatic or challenging experiences, individuals can heal and integrate them, resulting in greater harmony, self-awareness, and inner peace.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Therapy acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this understanding into all facets of therapeutic practice. It emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety, aiming to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment for the individual. Practitioners approach clients with an attitude of 'what happened to you?' rather than 'what's wrong with you?', fostering an environment of understanding and compassion. This therapy recognizes the multifaceted nature of trauma, ensuring that care is tailored to address past experiences and their present-day implications, all while promoting resilience and healing.