“the need to be closely related to others is as basic as any biological need and is, in the light of the prolonged period of helpless infancy, equally necessary to survival.”

~ Irvin Yalom

Approach

I view therapy as an active, collaborative partnership where growth happens through experience, not just conversation. My style is integrative, systemic, and experiential, meaning we look beyond traditional talk therapy to unlock new perspectives and ease the daily pressure of anxiety. 
While my practice welcomes individuals from all walks of life navigating major life transitions, I bring a unique background in supporting former high-achievers and leaders who carry immense responsibility. If you find that "intellectualizing" a problem keeps you stuck, we will use creative tools to move beyond the analytical mind and connect with what is truly felt.

methodology

I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the primary engine of healing. My work is rooted in creating a secure base - a consistent, identity-affirming space where you feel safe enough to explore the parts of yourself that have been tucked away for survival. This connection is the catalyst that allows real change to take root.

  • We begin by looking at the "organization" of your life through an attachment-focused lens. Using techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Family Systems Therapy, we map the early environments and relational patterns that shaped how you show up today. We identify protective patterns that may now be hindering your connection and process the underlying emotions that keep you stuck.

  • Insight is most powerful when it is felt. To move beyond "intellectualizing," we use experiential frameworks tailored to your needs — such as identifying the different internal "parts" of you carrying anxiety, visual mapping, or using role-play and perspective-taking to explore relationships in real-time. By drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gestalt approaches, we move insights from your head to your heart, allowing you to process experiences as they are truly felt and fully integrate your growth.

  • As we strengthen your roots, we focus on practical tools to help you manage the daily, physical pressure of anxiety in real-time. You will learn how to step back from overwhelming emotions, identify the repetitive patterns that leave you feeling stuck, and navigate major life transitions with steady confidence. By aligning these shifts with what matters most to you, we create immediate, manageable steps toward lasting connection and ease.

who i best work with

While my practice is open to anyone seeking a reliable space to navigate life's challenges, I have a particular passion for supporting the "anchors" — those who carry a heavy weight of responsibility for others, whether in their families, relationships, or careers.

  • I support individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, experiencing relationship challenges, or the feeling of being "stuck" in old patterns. I am especially drawn to working with leaders - whether you are at the head of a professional organization or the heart of a family - helping you find a space where you don't have to have all the answers.

  • I provide a celebratory, gender-affirming space for couples and diverse relationship structures, including queer, trans, ENM, and polyamorous systems. We work to soften the protective walls that hinder intimacy and build a foundation of secure, lasting connection.

  • I work with family systems to improve communication and heal generational patterns. My goal is to help every member of the family feel seen and heard, creating a more harmonious environment where everyone can thrive.