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I believe recovery doesn't have to be grim. I bring playfulness and humor into the room where it fits, because healing often involves finding joy again. My approach is rooted in the belief that your brain is trying to protect you—even when it feels like it's working against you. I don't just treat symptoms; I help you rebuild trust in your system. Whether you are dealing with intrusive thoughts, people-pleasing, low self esteem, coping with difficult personalities, we move at a pace that respects your life's demands. • No "Resume" Talk: I skip the jargon. We focus on you and what you need to feel safe and get your agency back. • Playful & Practical: Recovery can be hard, but it doesn't have to be grim. I bring warmth, at times humor, and real-world tools to our sessions. • Trauma-Informed: I understand that your symptoms are trying to protect you. We work with your brain, not against it.
I know walking into therapy can be scary. Here is exactly what to expect: 1. Safety First: We create a judgment-free zone where you can finally exhale. 2. Your Story: You tell me what's weighing on you. I listen. 3. A Plan: You leave with a clear understanding of how we can work together to move from "survival" to "thriving." 4. Zero Pressure: We move at your pace. This session sets the foundation for sustainable change, ensuring you feel safe enough to do the deep work ahead.
I am a compassionate partner in your recovery, but you are the expert on your own life. My greatest strength is helping you bridge the gap between understanding your patterns and taking action to change them. • Collaborative Partnership: We work as a team. I don't have all the answers; you do. My role is to help you uncover the tools you already possess. • Practical & Personalized: I integrate modalities that resonate with your learning style and communication habits. • Trauma-Informed Brilliance: I help you navigate the "glitchy fire alarms" of OCD and anxiety without shame, focusing on building resilience and self-trust.
• Adults exhausted by the "merry-go-round" of anxiety and intrusive thoughts. • People who feel they "should" be over it but can't seem to stop the loops. • Those ready to stop people-pleasing and start trusting their own intuition again. Ready to Find Your Calm? If you're tired of fighting your own mind and ready to try a different approach, click "Book Now." Let's have a quick, no-pressure intake and see if its a good fit. Your peace of mind is waiting
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, especially in relation to anxiety and OCD. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and behavioral responses that keep distress going, and work on developing more flexible, realistic ways of responding. CBT in my practice is practical and collaborative, with a focus on skills clients can apply in daily life rather than simply “thinking positively.”
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy helps clients understand how past experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious beliefs influence current emotions and relationships. In my work, this approach supports deeper insight into recurring patterns while staying grounded in present-day concerns. I use psychodynamic concepts alongside structured approaches to help clients create meaningful, lasting change.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness techniques are incorporated to help clients increase awareness of internal experiences without becoming overwhelmed or reactive. These skills support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and the ability to respond more intentionally to stress. Mindfulness in my practice is practical and accessible, not rigid or prescriptive.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
My Approach: The "Trust Practice" (ERP) We collaborate and tailor every step to your unique motivations. I guide clients through ERP using a collaborative, curiosity-based approach. We treat OCD like a glitchy Fire Alarm that screams "Danger!" when there is none. Step 1: Noticing the Spark. We find a way tailored to you to create a hierarchy where you eventually and progressively move towards coexisting with the spark/trigger (e.g., a doorknob) without engaging in a compulsion. Step 2: Letting it Be. Instead of "fixing" the alarm with compulsions (like washing or checking), we practice sitting with the feeling via your personal drive style to empower transcending the fear while waiting for the alarm to quiet on its own without fixing it. The Outcome: Your brain learns how to id and manage the OCD alarm that was wrong. The fear shrinks, and you rebuild trust in your ability to handle uncertainty.
1 rating with written reviews
March 15, 2026
Lee is an exceptional therapist. She immediately understood how to guide me away from my negative thoughts and practiced several exercises with me that helped me see things in a different light. I highly recommend Lee.