Modalities

I practice from a relational psychodynamic lens which means I believe the past influences the present in ways we can’t always see. Every relationship, narrative, and experience has shaped us over time. Many of the ways we protect ourselves emotionally may have been helpful for our emotional survival, but is now sabotaging us in present-moment interactions.

Together, we explore not only symptoms, but the deeper patterns sitting below them. This work is about journeying with you into deeply unconscious spaces in complete honesty, compassion, and curiosity.

In our work, we may explore:

• Relationship patterns and attachment wounds

• Anxiety, grief, trauma, and emotional overwhelm

• Identity shifts and life transitions

• Dissociation, numbing, or feeling disconnected from yourself

• Inner conflicts, self-criticism, and protective coping strategies

• The impact of childhood experiences and family systems

This style of therapy is about a collaborative relationship where healing occurs through the therapeutic relationship. The therapy relationship becomes the container for new ways of relating, feeling, and understanding yourself with greater authenticity.

From our earliest experiences in our young life we learn who we can trust, how to regulate our emotions, and whether we can get our needs met all because of our attachment system.

Attachment-focused therapy asks the therapist to create a safe and attuned space for the client to show up and work through their own attachment patterns.

This style of therapy aims to help the client develop intimacy, emotional security in relationships, foster trust, and grow in communication.

In my work, I draw on Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles to support my clients in connecting with the differing parts of themselves — even the ones that feel far away, difficult to work with, or sometimes are just plain annoying. Sometimes these parts hold old pain or try to protect us in ways that no longer serve us. Instead of pushing them away or ignoring them, I help clients get to know these parts by holding compassionate curiosity and kindness for them. The hope is that over time these parts can begin to soften, share their stories, and feel less alone. This helps clients feel more whole, connected, and in charge of their inner world.

Trauma often leaves people feeling alone, unsafe, or disconnected. Perhaps you’ve had experiences that when faced with a reminder of that experience, you find yourself feeling panic, anxious, checked out, or having to completely dissociate to protect yourself. In therapy, we will use the relationship between us to foster safety to gently notice and work through the patterns that began long ago — patterns of protecting yourself, expecting certain reactions, or holding pain inside. Instead of just “talking about” trauma, we pay attention to what comes up in the room, in real time, so that healing can happen not only in your thoughts, but also in your emotional experience of being with another person.

I’m a huge believer that therapists need to see their own therapist. This is important because we hold a lot on behalf of our clients. Not only do we hold a lot for others, but we have our own personal lives that need tending to. If you’re a therapist who needs therapy, I would love to show up for you and help you do your own personal work. You deserve care too.

One of my favorite things about in-person therapy is getting to feel the vibe of my clients. It’s when we’re sitting together sharing a small intimate space that I can best attune to what’s happening for you. It’s a place where you can come and bring the issues of your life and then leave it in the room. I’ll hold it for you.

I’m available Monday-Thursday each week which allows you flexibility to come when it best works for your schedule.

Sometimes doing in-person therapy is just not doable. This may be due to where you live, what your work schedule will accommodate, or perhaps because you prefer the comfort of your home/office. Telehealth gives us the ability to tailor your experience in a way that offers you accessibility to do your own therapeutic work.