A Little About Me

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that life rarely hands us challenges one at a time. Often, multiple stressors intersect such as navigating a new medical diagnosis while balancing professional demands, recovering from surgery while supporting a family, or managing persistent pain alongside the emotional toll of caregiving. But these are just a few examples. Many people also find themselves grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity shifts, or longstanding patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Therapy can be a space that welcomes the full complexity of your experience including physical, emotional, and relational.

I am particularly committed to working with individuals at significant crossroads in life, those living with chronic illness or pain, recovering from injury, or facing major life transitions. These experiences can touch every facet of who we are impacting mood, relationships, self-worth, sense of safety, and our ability to connect with others. They often bring up questions about meaning, purpose, and how to move forward when life doesn’t look the way we expected.

What I find most meaningful in therapy is exploring the underlying patterns that drive our beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. These patterns often develop for good reasons as they may have helped us adapt, cope, or stay safe in the past. But sometimes, they become rigid or limiting, keeping us stuck in cycles of self-doubt, avoidance, or overwhelm. Together, we can look beneath the surface to understand these patterns, honoring the role they’ve played while identifying which ones are ready to shift.

My approach is personable, interactive, and collaborative. I come to therapy ready to work alongside you, combining curiosity and compassion with practical strategies for change. I draw from EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and psychodynamic therapy to tailor our work to your needs. As we build insight and awareness, we can experiment with new ways of thinking, relating, and responding while creating patterns that feel more flexible, effective, and aligned with your values.

While therapy can involve deep reflection, it doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. Humor, authenticity, and genuine human connection are essential parts of the process. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, where you can be challenged when needed, and where you are supported in moving toward the changes that matter most to you.

A Note to the LGBTQIA+ Community - I am committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel respected, supported, and accepted for who they are, not in spite of who they are. I value each person’s unique identity and strive to foster an affirming and inclusive environment for all clients.