My Approach

Many of my clients are creative, curious, insightful, and emotionally-attuned individuals. Many are young professionals, working hard to keep it together while internally experiencing self-doubt, “imposter syndrome” (click here to find out what this is), perfectionism, or burn out. Many of them have deep relationships with family, friends, or partners, but are quiet people-pleasers, ruminating on whether they said or did the right thing, leaving them feeling disconnected, lonely, or detached. Many are big thinkers, questioning their decisions, values, or thoughts, often seeming “okay” on the outside but are tired, drained, and not fully present on the inside. 

Therapy with me looks like not only exploring and managing the symptoms you experience, but also learning about why they are there, what purpose they have served you over time, and if they are still needed now. It’s not about “fixing” you, because you are not broken, but about creating safety within yourself. Together, we will talk about your life, your relationships, experiences, memories, thoughts, and anything else that consumes your mind and body. 

Sessions with me can feel casual and relational. I like to think of myself as approachable, gentle, and warm, maybe even a little quirky at times! I do my best to bring my own authenticity into sessions because I believe that the most effective healing happens when we are in safe relationships. My hope is that our space allows you to feel safe, comfortable, and welcome to explore what is going on underneath the surface, whatever that may bring. 

Whether you are a big thinker, feeling burnt out, feeling detached from your relationships, or don’t even know why you’re here reading this right now, that’s okay. You don’t have to know what’s going on to deserve to feel better. You already deserve it.

Therapeutic modalities

  • Attachment theory helps us understand how our early relationships—particularly with caregivers—shape the way we connect with others throughout life. These early experiences influence how safe, seen, and supported we feel in relationships, and can impact patterns of closeness, trust, and emotional regulation. In therapy, we can explore your unique attachment story and how it may be affecting your current relationships. With compassion and curiosity, we work together to foster healthier, more secure connections.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines components of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It emphasizes the balance between acceptance and change by helping individuals find ways to accept themselves while also working towards making positive changes in their lives. DBT has been effective in treating mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression through helping individuals develop skills to regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal relationships.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy is an approach that focuses on exploring and understanding an individual’s emotional experiences and their impact on their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. It aims to help individuals develop a deeper awareness and understanding of their feelings, particularly those that may be underlying or driving distress or problematic patterns.

  • Person-centered therapy is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life. This approach emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely. Through genuine connection and unconditional positive regard, therapy becomes a place to better understand yourself and move toward personal growth. The goal is to help you feel more empowered, aligned, and authentically yourself.

  • Psychodynamic therapy dives into the deeper, often hidden parts of your mind to understand how past experiences shape your current behavior and feelings. It's all about exploring how your childhood and unconscious thoughts impact you today. By working through these buried issues, you can gain new insights and change patterns that might be holding you back.

  • Polyvagal Theory (PVT) explains how the nervous system manages stress, safety, and ability for social connection. Through PVT, we can understand how the autonomic nervous system works and learn specific exercises to get back to a regulated, calm state.