My work focuses on helping people who are overcommitting, experiencing guilt when saying no, and prioritizing others over themselves. Many of my clients are navigating worries about disappointing people. In sessions, I focus on helping clients identify and stay with their own needs instead of defaulting to others. If saying no feels impossible, you’re constantly overthinking how others feel, and you’re exhausted from trying to keep everything together, we’ll work on helping you finally take up space in your own life.
You’ll be in a space that is warm, honest, and supportive, but also gently challenging. My goal is to help you become aware of patterns, tolerate guilt, and practice gradual and specific boundaries. I welcome clients who are ready to work through their anxiety, overwhelm, and fear of disappointing people. You can expect sessions to be a place where you don’t have to perform or put others first, and where we can start to understand your patterns and make real lasting changes.
I tend to be especially skilled at helping clients slow down and actually notice themselves. What clients often notice about working with me is that I pick up on patterns quickly and help them make sense of what’s been feeling confusing. I’m especially attuned to the ways people overextend themselves and lose touch with their own needs. I balance warmth with directness.
My ideal clients are people who feel there’s more going on beneath the surface of their lives and actually want to understand it. They might look put together on the outside, but internally they feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in patterns they can’t quite explain, especially in relationships. I work best with people who are open to slowing down and being really present in the room, even when that feels uncomfortable at first. There’s usually a curiosity about themselves, a willingness to look inward, and a desire for something deeper than just quick symptom relief. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic work, so I help clients make sense of how their past, their attachments, and their unconscious patterns are shaping their current experiences. At the same time, I’m very grounded and practical. I offer tools and skills that help clients regulate, communicate, and move through their lives with more clarity and intention.
Trauma Informed Care
I use a trauma approach that helps people feel safe while gently working through painful memories. Instead of forcing you to relive everything at once, we focus on understanding how past experiences show up in your daily life and your body. My goal is to help you process these memories in a way that reduces their power over you, so you can feel more calm, in control, and connected to yourself. It’s a thoughtful, personalized approach that meets you where you are and moves at a pace that feels right for you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With CBT, we explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. By understanding these patterns, we can develop practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and create healthier ways of responding to stress or challenges. It’s a structured, hands on approach that empowers you to see change in real life and gives you strategies you can use long after our sessions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT skills focus on helping you manage intense emotions and build better coping strategies. You will learn techniques for staying grounded during stressful moments, improving relationships, and reducing self destructive behaviors. This approach emphasizes balance. It helps you accept yourself as you are while learning concrete skills to navigate life more effectively.
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May 6, 2025
Paige meets me where I am at and encourages me to show up as my authentic self in a new way that I just could not get to on my own.