My Approach
My approach is grounded in empathy, connection, and collaboration. I believe that real healing happens within the therapeutic relationship itself so my top priority is to create a space where you can bring your full self—your worries, your hopes, and everything in between. I want you to feel truly seen, heard, and supported in our work together, which is why I want to get to you, not just your symptoms.
I often describe my style as relational and attuned, which means I’ll meet you exactly where you are while also showing up authentically myself. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, always tailoring them to fit your needs. This may include setting meaningful goals, building a toolbox of coping skills, reframing unhelpful thought patterns, practicing acceptance, checking in with your nervous system and finding helpful ways to regulate it, or finding motivation to move toward change. All of this work is done through a trauma-informed lens, with compassion at the center.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I also pay attention to the bigger picture. None of us exist in isolation—we’re all shaped by our families, communities, and cultures. Together, we’ll look not only at the challenges you face internally, but also at how the systems and relationships around you impact your experiences.
Therapeutic modalities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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