THERAPY
My goal as your therapist is to help you deeply know yourself, build meaningful connections with others, and gain clarity and confidence in what comes next. I view therapy as a personal and powerful conduit for self-understanding and change-making.
I specialize in treating depression, trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, and psychosis in adults. Many of my clients experienced traumatic events in their family of origin. I welcome clients of all gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds. When you meet me, you'll meet someone genuine, curious, and open-minded. As a human and as a psychologist, I'm all about awareness, authenticity, and connection.
AWARENESS
- Do you know yourself?
I am deeply invested in helping you understand yourself. Together, we will disentangle those contradictory voices in your head. My clients have often tried - for many years! - to push away or ignore their inner critic and ignore/debunk their "irrational" fears. Often, those voices come right back the next day, even louder. What if we tried a different strategy? Instead of fighting the internal battles, I help you approach these parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion. We can't change what we don't understand.
AUTHENTICITY
- How do you show up in the world?
Many people come to therapy because they're tired of wearing a mask but don't feel able to show the world their true selves. Maybe you had caregivers who said you were unloveable or unworthy. Maybe you feel intense pressure to be a certain way (the "right" parent, the forgiving partner, the top biller in your firm). I genuinely and wholeheartedly want our therapy room to be a safe space for you. I help you feel empowered to show up authentically in your relationships, your workplace, and your community. We'll explore your values and unique qualities.
CONNECTION
- Do you meaningfully connect to the world around you?
As your therapist, I take time to learn your values and relational goals. Defensiveness, fear of intimacy, avoidance, and shutting down are common ways we protect ourselves from others. We'll explore relationship patterns across your life and work through roadblocks that disconnect you from others.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and trauma-informed. I primarily utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychodynamic interventions. I also incorporate mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when indicated.