We carry more than we know
We don’t arrive in adulthood as blank slates.
Each of us carry relationships that have shaped us, identities that have influenced us, experiences that have left their imprint, and ways of adapting that once helped us navigate the world. Even the patterns that leave us presently feeling stuck often developed for reasons that made total sense at the time.
I believe psychological suffering deserves understanding before judgment. Rather than asking, "What's wrong with me?" I find it more useful to ask, "How did this come to make sense?"
That question often changes everything.
I believe meaningful therapy pairs both thoughtful clinical skill with the moving potential of relationship. While insight can be transformative itself, lasting change often occurs through the experience of being understood in new ways, discovering aspects of ourselves that have been difficult to hold, and developing greater flexibility in how we relate to ourselves and others.
While I value strong clinical training and evidence-informed approaches I don't believe therapy is about applying the "right" technique. The interventions I choose are guided by a thoughtful understanding of who you are, what has shaped you, and what feels most meaningful in the moment.
Approach
Relational | Psychodynamic | Relational Psychoanalytic | Feminist | Attachment-Based | Existential | Intersectional | Supplemental Cognitive Behavioral (CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP)
Frequency
I find that therapy is often most meaningful when we establish a consistent weekly rhythm. I've found that meeting consistently helps us stay engaged with the work, making it easier to notice patterns and build on them over time. While I'm mindful of financial and practical considerations, I generally encourage weekly meetings whenever possible.
My hope is not simply that therapy helps relieve suffering, though I believe it often can. My hope is that it creates room for a life that feels more connected, more flexible, and more fully alive.