Therapy Services
My Approach to Therapy and Areas of Focus
Seeking support for yourself is no small feat, and I am truly honored to have you here to explore the individual therapy services I offer. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, working through past experiences, or seeking greater emotional balance, I am here to walk alongside you in this process.
I believe each person is unique, and therefore, I strive to tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals at this moment in your life. I see therapy as a collaborative partnership, where you are the expert on your own experience, and I provide support, guidance, and tools to help you navigate the challenges you're facing. Together, we will work to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I am endlessly curious about how the mind, body, and spirit operate as a whole. Our experiences, struggles, and challenges leave imprints on us in ways that affect how we navigate the world. I believe in the importance of integrating emotional, physical, and relational aspects of healing. My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining traditional modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with body-centered, relational, and present-centered awareness practices. For example, you’ll often hear me inquire about how your body is feeling during session and support you in exploring the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.
Therapy is a process of self-exploration and transformation, and I am committed to helping you understand how your experiences and emotions shape your life and your ability to move through the world.
If you're ready to begin or would like to learn more about how I can support you, I encourage you to reach out.
Anti-Oppression Statement
As a cisgender white therapist, I recognize the privilege and responsibility that come with my identity, and I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that is inclusive, respectful, and sensitive to the diverse experiences of all individuals. I understand that systems of power—such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, and classism—can impact mental health and well-being in profound ways. These systems often contribute to inequality, marginalization, and trauma for individuals from historically oppressed groups.
In my practice, I aim to approach each person as a unique and multifaceted individual, honoring the intersectionality of identity and the complexities of personal experience. I am committed to acknowledging the ways in which systemic oppression affects mental health and to exploring how these factors may show up in our work together. My goal is to create a safe and affirming space where all clients feel heard, valued, and supported.
I continuously engage in self-reflection, learning, and unlearning in order to be an advocate for social justice. I also believe in the importance of recognizing and addressing any biases I may hold, and I am committed to challenging oppressive attitudes and behaviors in myself and in the therapeutic process.
I recognize that healing is not only a personal journey but one that is shaped by the broader societal context, and I strive to work with you to navigate these complexities in a way that feels empowering and authentic to you.
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Mood Disorders
This includes Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Adjustment Disorder and Seasonal Effective Disorder. Therapy can support you in deepening your understanding and management of these challenges and reduce the intensity of your symptoms.
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Substance Use
Have concerns about your relationship with substances? You are not alone. Therapy can be a supportive, confidential place to explore your concerns and if you so choose, make changes.
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Trauma
Trauma occurs when we experience or witness stressful, frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with and are out of our control. Complex Trauma occurs when a person is involved in ongoing or repeated negative experiences including abuse, neglect or violence.
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Life Transitions
Periods of transition mark the beginning of something new and can bring about a range of emotions. Examples of life transitions are changes in career, relocation, health challenges, grief and loss, and family changes including becoming a parent, caregiver or empty-nester.
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Relationship stress
Emotional, physical and mental strain can occur in our most important familial, social and intimate relationships. Seeking outside help can offer support in improving communication, setting boundaries and learning to resolve conflict in healthy ways.
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identity exploration
Therapy can provide a supportive space for identity exploration, especially if you're dealing with conflicting aspects of who you are or if you're navigating significant life changes.
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Stress Management
Therapy can offer a range of techniques, strategies, and practices that help you cope with and reduce the negative effects of stress on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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Parenting
Parenting can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges, stress, and moments of uncertainty. Therapy provides a space for parents to process emotions like stress, guilt, frustration, and even joy, which can lead to better emotional regulation and mental health.