Hello. I offer affordable, quality therapy in a warm and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to create a safe space for you to be seen, heard and understood. I realize that reaching out for help when things feel overwhelming is not easy. Whether you are struggling with relational conflicts, anxiety, loss, body image issues, co-dependence, addictions, depression or any other trauma, therapy is a healthy place to begin your healing. I believe that this is the most compassionate thing you can do for yourself, and that we all deserve a life of balance and inner peace. In order for things to change in our lives, we may have to change. It certainly is easier said than done, and at times that change can feel more acute and painful than other times. We know, intuitively, when we need to find a different approach to working through our struggles. When the way we are currently doing things is not working for us, but against us. My approach in therapy is helping to identify maladaptive patterns and behaviors, in a collaborative way. You know yourself better than anyone, but often a fresh perspective combined with years of intense training can help identify areas of growth. I utilize a myriad of different therapeutic interventions for each individual client. I will tailor each person's therapy from Psychodynamic approaches, Strength based practices, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiences, Gotten Couples therapeutic strategies, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR and many more. You are a unique person with your own set of profound experiences and your therapy should reflect that.

Do you find yourself getting caught up in unhealthy behavior patterns that you just can't get out of no matter how hard you try? Do you get weighed down by depression or overcome with anxiety? Do you keep trying to figure out your emotional struggles on your own, but realize that things really aren't getting any better? I've been in private practice for 25+ years helping people deal with a wide variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Talking about what is going on with someone you trust really can be helpful. I work to create a sensitive, supportive and non-judgmental environment that can help give you relief from painful or embarrassing feelings or problematic behaviors. Giving yourself this opportunity to learn, grow, and heal can allow you to better manage life's challenges and to truly live your life with deeper joy and satisfaction.

My goal with all my clients is to help them discover a deeper sense of themselves and build resilience rooted in self-compassion, self-confidence, self-love, and acceptance. Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s broken; it’s about becoming more connected to who you are and what you’ve carried, sometimes consciously, sometimes not. In our work together, we’ll explore how past experiences, relational patterns, and early attachment wounds may still be shaping your present. This includes looking at limiting beliefs and subconscious behaviors that may be quietly running the show. As we bring these patterns into awareness, we can begin to shift the relationship you have with yourself. And because our inner world shapes how we relate to others, this work naturally extends into your partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, and your place in the wider world. I hold space with curiosity, presence, and respect. Whether you're seeking clarity, connection, or simply a place to be with what’s true, I aim to walk with you, not ahead of you, as you deepen into your own healing and growth.

Welcome, I am a licensed psychotherapist with professional and clinical experience working with individuals, families, couples, and groups from various types of backgrounds and facing different challenges, each unique as the individual(s) in front of me. I specialize in deep psychological work, looking for the root causes, using the presenting symptoms as guides to what is originating and causing your ailment. We will tend to the immediate distress while developing tools to manage future distress and keeping it within a tolerable level of discomfort. I believe we are whole beings who have become fragmented by life occurrences and are finding our way back to that wholeness. I am here to assist you in your process. Whether you are looking for your next step, wanting to step into your full potential, heal past personal/generational wounds, better your relationship with yourself and with others, find peace in your day-to-day life, or having deep questions about who you are and what you like, I offer you my training, presence, and deep compassion in support of your growth, development, and transformation.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed you are not alone. I use a gentle and effective approach to help clients overcome obstacles and create more resiliency in their lives. Some of the techniques I use include EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. Both are gentle and effective methods used to overcome trauma, anxiety and stress. We all have an inherent capacity to heal deep within. I would love to hear from you to learn about how I could be of help.

If you've come to a crisis point in your life, it can make such a difference to talk with someone who can help you not only with your immediate concern, but with understanding what it can tell you about yourself. I have an exploratory approach -- listening for what you say but haven't yet heard and speaking up for what you allude to but haven't yet articulated. This process requires privacy, safety, curiosity, and attention. Over the 20 years of my practice, I've found this approach to be especially helpful to people who are struggling with depression, relationship issues, anxieties, shame, inhibitions, self-esteem, identity questions, and life transitions. I am an avid listener and have a deep interest in language and the subtle, multi-layered ways that meaning is conveyed and received when two people are talking. At its best I think therapy is a collaborative, creative endeavor.

Good therapy is all about making connections and building personal awareness. Everyone gets stuck sometimes! Most people at some point find themselves feeling unmotivated, uninspired, isolated, or even completely lost. During times of struggle and overwhelm having another mind to help you think and make meaning within a safe and non-judgemental space can be the key to moving forward. My therapeutic approach is warm, engaged, and non-directive. By listening deeply I strive to meet each person where they are and to help make meaningful links between past and present with an eye toward decreasing emotional and psychological suffering. I love my work as a therapist and I have the utmost respect for every person who entrusts me to do this very important work with them. It is an honor to hold my clients histories, stories, vulnerabilities, and strengths. I am continually awed by the courage and resilience of the human spirit and am grateful to witness these qualities in my clients everyday within a therapeutic context.

Compassionate, curious, creative therapist specializing in creating and nurturing meaningful, healthy relationships. I help people come home to themselves. Life's challenges can leave us questioning our intuition and values, and impact our self-worth, relationships, and well-being. Perhaps this is due to a difficult upbringing, perhaps due to trauma and loss, or it may be due to external stressors such as marginalization and oppression. I help clients to find their voice, re-discover self-trust, uncover inner wisdom, and cultivate strength and balance. Together we will explore your experiences, nurture inner resources, and identify and resolve destructive patterns that impact your relationships. My approach is genuine and collaborative, grounded in trust, compassion, and respect. I support individuals struggling with aspects of identity, family-of-origin issues, relationship challenges, overwhelming life transitions, marginalization, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. I have a broad background with additional degrees in Music and Religious Studies, service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin, West Africa, and experience teaching and counseling children ages 3-18. My background offers a unique openness to the varied dimensions of the human condition and expressions of personal identity.

Are you tired of the constant overwhelm? the critical voice pointing out everything you are not doing well? the inability to be heard by those you love? the fighting and frustration? the non-stop dissatisfaction with your relationships, your life? I help teens and adults resolve depression, permanently manage anxiety, and free themselves from the pain and shame of trauma by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and down-to-earth connection that cultivates comprehension, compassion, and true listening of your experience, your feelings, and your needs and wants. I walk alongside you, encouraging your curiosity, your deep desire to connect authentically so you can discover the roadblocks to fulfilling relationships, deep satisfaction, and real communication. When the roadblocks are removed, we celebrate your newfound resolve in re-claiming your life, joy, and relationships, your ability to breathe easier, and to walk lighter and with purpose. The right time is now, and it starts with you.

I passionately believe in your inherent worth, and I believe you have the tools needed to make the changes you want in your life. My goal is to walk beside you on your journey and collaborate with you on where you want to go, what you want to do, and how you wish to cultivate your own experience. I believe good therapy stems from non-judgment and acceptance. Come as you are, and know that however you show up, that is ok. We often go through life with worry, fear, sadness, self-blame, and insecurity. We feel as though we need to change, or that we aren’t good enough, and we don’t know where to start. My job is to support you in living and feeling the way you want to and help you find self-acceptance along the way. I am honored and privileged to bear witness to the stories, experiences, and challenges that shape who you are as a person. People of all genders, sexualities, races, sizes, and abilities are welcome in my practice. Recognizing and acknowledging my privilege and how it shows up in relationships, personal and professional, is of great importance to me.

Every positive therapy depends on a good personal connection. I begin by trying to get a clear sense of how your life feels to you, and what you want to change. Regardless of the issue that brings you to therapy, I am committed to discovering together the solutions that work best for you. I have been privileged to witness this process throughout my practice, and I have come to believe that an understanding and connected treatment relationship is a powerful tool for change, growth, and enlivenment. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and engaged. I share my thoughts clearly and openly, and offer tools that I think will be useful, but also recognize that you are the best judge to choose what works for you. I am committed to helping you be more effective and feel in control of the direction your life is taking.

You deserve to be met with presence, honesty and care. Many people come to therapy carrying pain they have learned to hide, questions they would like to explore or a quiet sense that something in their life needs to shift. Whatever brings you here, we can begin with that. My therapeutic approach integrates an understanding of how past experiences, internal parts such as protectors or inner critics, the mind-body connection, and relational dynamics (including early attachment) can all influence how we relate to ourselves and others today. Offering an opening to explore anxiety, work stress, life changes, and other dynamics. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions and help you notice what might be happening beneath the surface. We can look at patterns together that may feel hard to break, emotions that are hard to name and parts of you that may have been pushed aside. I bring a warm and patient presence to our work, holding space for the natural rhythm of healing, understanding that growth unfolds at its own pace and often calls for compassionate patience. I also recognize that each person’s journey is unique. Whether you prefer to talk through challenges, try new ways of coping or explore deeper emotional experiences, I adapt to what feels most helpful for you. This process takes time and can also creates room for relief, for clarity and for a different kind of relationship with yourself. If you are looking for a space that allows you to be real, to be uncertain and to grow at your own pace, I invite you to reach out.